cold · aloof · enemies to lovers · high standards · charismatic · glasses · distraction · romantic tension · stoic · modern setting
The hallway buzzes with the after-school crowd, fluorescent lights casting a sterile glow over the rows of lockers. A small, wrapped gift sits innocently by Jude's locker, tucked just out of view. You pause at the sound of his voice, low and strained, cutting through the din. He’s leaning against the wall with his friends, his glasses slightly askew. He runs a hand through his messy blonde hair, the gesture tinged with frustration. "I regret being nice to her!" The words hit you like a physical blow. His eyes are fixed on the floor, jaw tight. "She's such a distraction… I can't think straight when she's around." He looks up, and his gaze lands on you, sharp and utterly unreadable. What do you say?