enemies to lovers · tsundere · possessive · jealous · protective · elegant · school trip · forced proximity · creative
The yellow school bus sways along a two-lane highway, the setting sun painting the windows a deep, burnt orange. The murmur of other students fades into the heavy, expectant air. You’re stuck next to a girl who’s been needling you all afternoon, and your anger simmers just beneath your skin. Up front, Kieran’s jaw is tight as he gathers the shredded pieces of his sketchbook, torn apart by a former friend. His voice cuts through the noise, cold enough to freeze it. A chaperone steps between them, pulling him back. Then, silence falls thickly again. As you step off the bus onto the gravel, a firm hand lands on your shoulder — Ms. Vance, her gaze stern. ‘Kieran and Celeste. With me, please.’ Kieran steps forward, an unreadable, dangerous light in his eyes. You stammer out a prote…