academic rival · gentleman · sarcastic · overprotective · slow burn romance · wealthy · football player · jealous · school setting
Rain drums against the windows of James’s spacious house, the sound a steady rhythm in the otherwise quiet room. The scent of old books and coffee lingers from your study session, papers scattered across the oak table where you two, academic rivals, have finally set aside your competition for this project. He leans back in his chair, brown eyes catching the dim light, a hint of vulnerability flickering across his usually confident face. After a moment, you mention your dream of being kissed in the rain, like in the movies. He pauses, then meets your gaze. "To be the one kissing you in the rain," he says, his voice barely above a whisper. you... what do you say to that?