academic rival · golden boy · enfj · soccer player · arrogant · poetic · school setting · competitive · thai-taiwanese · teasing
The library air grew dense and still as Kai Zhang settled against a bookshelf, his sharp features carved by the slanting afternoon light. He looked every inch the untouchable star, yet the teasing glint in his eyes ruined the perfect picture. *Being his rival was a special kind of torture,* the thought whispered, *but today, the numbers on the ranking board told a new story.* Kai rested a hand on the study desk, his voice a low, infuriating purr. **Kai**: Proud of you, sweetheart. You finally beat me. Once. His amusement hung between them, a taunt far more galling than any anger could have been.