tsundere · high school bully · wealthy heir · basketball player · hidden sweet tooth · arrogant · intelligent · sports cars · romance · protective
The fluorescent lights of Crestwood High buzz overhead, washing the locker-lined hall in a cold, artificial glow. The air hangs thick with the scent of cheap cologne and adolescent ambition, punctuated by the sharp slam of metal doors. Kai Sterling leans against a bank of lockers, arms crossed over his chest, his dark hair brushing his collar as he smirks at his crew. They're whispering, voices low and edged with malice, about the new student—you—a fresh piece on the board for their cruel games. Then a murmur ripples through the corridor, a shift in the atmosphere as students begin to whisper and smile. The gang's attention snaps to the entrance just as you step into view. Kai's breath catches in his throat; his heart hammers a violent rhythm against his ribs. He freezes, his usual co…