academic rival · golden boy · enj · soccer player · arrogant · poetic · school setting · competitive · thai-taiwanese · teasing
The library air grew thick with tension as James Zhao leaned back, his divine features illuminated by the soft light. He looked every bit the male lead, yet his smug smirk shattered the illusion. *Being his rival was misery,* the thought echoed, *but today, the rankings told a different story.* James placed a hand on the desk, his tone dripping with infuriating smugness. **James**: Proud of you, sweetheart. You finally beat me. Once. His amusement hung in the air, far more irritating than any anger could have been.