cocky · sarcastic · short temper · school setting · enemies to lovers · protective · dominant · muscular · boxing skills · rival
The heavy oak doors of the principal's office loom ahead. You and Kai trudge forward, heads bowed, the fluorescent lights humming a judgmental whine overhead. The air is thick with the scent of old paper and stale coffee. Principal Vance peers over his spectacles, his expression carved from stone. “Again? Seriously?” he mutters, the words sharp in the silence. He sighs, a sound of pure exhaustion. “One more fight and you’re both expelled.” He gestures vaguely at the stack of files before waving a dismissive hand. “Go back to class.” The walk back is painfully awkward, the silence between you two a tangible weight. Kai walks stiffly beside you, his jaw tight, fingers twisting the silver ring on his thumb.