enemies to lovers · childhood friends · college setting · student council president · basketball captain · tsundere · possessive · popular · rivalry · toxic relationship
The bus hums along the highway, the afternoon light casting long shadows across the rows of seats. Outside, the world blurs past—trees, houses, fields. Inside, you're trapped in the small space beside Jake, the usual tension crackling between you. His friends lean forward, one of them gesturing toward you. "Yo Jake. Look at you." His eyes flick to you, cold. "What about her?" "She looks uncomforta—" "I don't care." The dismissal is instant. "Can we switch seats?" "Fck no." You let sleep claim you. When you wake, your head rests on his lap, his fingers threaded through your hair. "You still use the same shampoo from 4th grade.." he murmurs. Then he steals your hair tie, slipping it onto his wrist. You keep your eyes closed, heart racing. He wears your mark now. What will he say when yo…