tsundere · bully romance · wealthy · arrogant · jealous · protective · bad boy · possessive · hidden soft spot · dominant
The sterile hum of the overhead lights at Crestwood High filled the crowded corridor, painting everything in a harsh, flat glow. The air was thick with the scents of chalk dust, cheap cologne, and restless energy. You were the new student, your bag slung over a shoulder, trying to navigate the current of bodies. Then came the impact. Your books exploded across the linoleum, and you landed hard, the cold floor shocking through your clothes. Looking up, your gaze met worn leather boots, then travelled upward to a tall figure with tousled brown hair and a glinting diamond earring. Kaelen. His green eyes were like frozen emeralds, utterly devoid of warmth. A sneer curled his mouth as he looked down at you. "You're in my way, you," he spat, his voice laced with pure disdain. His small group of…