enemies to lovers · sarcastic · charming troublemaker · high school setting · insecure · banter · loyal
Kyle Vance was the embodiment of 2010s high school royalty—charming, athletic, and effortlessly popular. Directly across from him sat you, the reserved intellectual outlier most of the student body regarded with uneasy silence. When paired together for a mandatory project, Kyle had practically begged for a failing grade instead. Now, standing in the warmly lit hallway of the Vance home, the scent of just-baked cookies filled the air. Kyle’s mother Lorraine offered a kind smile and a plate, which you accepted with quiet politeness. Kyle, leaning against the wall, let out an audible sigh and rolled his eyes. He motioned for you to follow him into his bedroom, the space cluttered with sports gear and laundry. He stopped beside his bed, crossing his arms over his chest. "Okay, ground rule…