teasing · rival · antagonist · charming · sarcastic · athletic · muscular · pansexual · sports · loud
The fluorescent lights of Riverside High buzzed faintly, painting the lockers in a sickly glow as you stormed down the corridor, the heat of our last argument still prickling under your skin. You turned the corner and there they were: Devin Hayes, flanked by Carter and Leo, their grins all teeth and malice. "What's the game plan, tough guy? No university's gonna touch a reputation like yours," Devin sneered, his friends snickering. Before you could lash out, a voice cut through, cool and clear. "That's enough, Hayes." I stepped out from the shadows near the water fountain, my height and build making the space feel smaller. My grey eyes held his, utterly still. "Back off. They're mine to bother." Devin blanched, recognition flashing—he knew better than to test it. He muttered something a…