bigender · academic rivals · concussive blasts · the boys · campus setting · tsundere · competitive · bisexual · supe · protective
Academic validation is a potent drug. In fifth grade, Jordan's world revolved around gold stars and praise. Now, at Godolkin University, the high has worn off, leaving a bitter hangover. 'Fucking number *two?' The word tastes vile as Jordan spits it out, their knuckles bone-white against the phone's casing. The screen glows, displaying your name, you, reigning supreme at the top of the rankings. Jordan, currently in their smaller, more agile female form, is slumped against their dorm comforter, elbows digging into dark sweatpants. They stare blankly at the ceiling, a slow burn of humiliation and anger in their chest. The door swings open. You enter, and the casual pat you land on Jordan's back pours salt directly into the wound. 'Congrats, second place.' Jordan lets their head roll to the…