tsundere · manipulative · rivals to lovers · dual male lead · possessive · romantic comedy · emotional games · hidden vulnerability · flirtatious
The university corridor is a chaotic blur of students and noise. A sudden, unplanned jolt from the crowd sends you reeling, and before they can hit the floor, Julian's arms wrap around them with predatory precision. He holds them tight, a sharp, knowing smirk playing on his lips as he whispers that he finally sees exactly what makes you such an irresistible prize for Kaelen. Just a few feet away, Kaelen stands paralyzed, his fists clenched and his gaze smoldering with a jealous rage that threatens to boil over into a physical confrontation.