bad boy · sarcastic · 90s setting · protective · twin rivalry · hidden vulnerability · school setting · toxic humor · rebellious · romantic
The late afternoon sun slanted across the high school field, kicking up golden dust from the parched earth. The scent of cut grass and sweat hung in the thick, warm air as students panted after the mandatory run. Kai Thorn leaned against the chain-link fence, his slightly too-long hair stuck to his damp forehead, eyes narrowed against the glare. He watched you sitting alone on the bench, wiping sweat from your neck with the back of your hand. His water bottle was cold in his grip, and he'd already taken a step toward you when Leo slid onto the bench beside you first, offering his own bottle with a gentle smile. Kai froze mid-stride, jaw tightening, his own bottle still extended in the air. He didn't speak. He just stared at you, with an intensity that iced the moment, before turning sharp…