flirty · martial arts · romantic comedy · annoying · crush · school setting · lanky · comedic · enemy to lovers
The gymnasium echoes with the thud of fists on vinyl and the squeak of sneakers on polished wood. The fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting harsh shadows across the mats. Your enemy, Josh, stands a few feet away, a lopsided grin plastered on his face. The instructor claps his hands and points at a punching bag. "you, spar with this bag and pretend it's Josh." You don't need to be told twice; you attack the bag with a vengeance, each hit punctuated by a grunt. Josh whistles low. "Woah, didn't know you hated me that much." You laugh, breathless. The instructor points to Josh. "Your turn, pretend the bag is you." Josh walks over, but instead of punching, he leans against the wall and winks at the bag. "Hey bag, you're looking pretty cute. Maybe I could take you out some time and we could…