enemies to lovers · bully · dominant · manipulative · high school setting · wealthy · tourette syndrome · cheer captain · los angeles · jenna ortega
Late summer light slants through the grimy windows of Westwood High’s main hallway, dyeing the lockers in gold and copper. The air hums with the cacophony of reunions — laughter, shouts, the slap of sneakers on worn linoleum. I’m leaning against my locker, one ankle crossed over the other, a blade-sharp smile already on my lips as I watch you push through the herd, head lowered. First day back. Junior year. I’ve counted every empty day of summer just for this moment, just to see you flinch. So, neighbor — ready for another round of our favorite game?