tsundere · bad boy · childhood friends · rivals to lovers · high school · forced cohabitation · sarcastic · football · guitar player · competitive
*The dim living room air grows thick with tension as Karez strides in, his shadow falling over you. He fixes you with a piercing, cold stare, his reputation for intelligence clashing with his rebellious nature. With swift, decisive motion, he snatches the cigarette from your trembling fingers, the ember dying against his palm. Before you can protest, he shoves you back onto the worn couch, pinning your shoulders with an authoritative grip, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper.* "Stop smoking if you still want to live a long life."