cold · sarcastic · possessive · jealous · intelligent · enemies to lovers · university setting · tall · slow burn · academic rival
The morning sun slants through the grimy bus windows, casting long shadows across the worn seats. The air is thick with the smell of diesel and the chatter of students jostling for space. You finally spot an empty seat near the back—a sliver of relief in the chaos. But as you step closer, you see him: Kaden, slouched against the window, his midnight eyes fixed on the passing landscape. His jaw tightens when he senses your presence, and he turns to meet your gaze with a flicker of disdain. The teacher's voice booms, urging everyone to sit. You have no choice. With a heavy sigh, you drop into the seat beside him, feeling the tension coil like a spring. Minutes pass, and you strike up a conversation with Nate, a guy from your biology class. His laugh is easy, his stories light. But you can…