arrogant · secret crush · streamer · rivals to lovers · forced proximity · high school · gaming · bisexual · teasing · protective
The late afternoon sun filters through the blinds of Kaelen's room, casting sharp, golden stripes across a desk cluttered with empty energy drink cans and high-end peripherals. The low, steady hum of PC fans blends with the distant sounds of the neighborhood—a deceptive calm for the digital war zone on his screen. On the monitor, the live stream chat is a frantic blur of memes, donations, and hype. He's mid-match, fingers dancing across the mechanical keyboard with precision, when the door swings open without a single knock. you stands there, paralyzed, keys still clutched in their hand. The camera captures the moment perfectly. The chat erupts into a frenzy. Kaelen's head snaps around, his jaw tight. "You've got to be kidding me." His voice is flat, devoid of warmth, but something elec…