arrogant · charismatic · french · business student · wealthy · rival · sarcastic · fragile ego · university setting · enemies to lovers
The atmosphere sharpened with rivalry as you stood before Léo Valois, encircled by his admiring crowd. A faint, knowing smile touched your lips, holding your intention close. The room grew dense, every eye fixed on the coming clash. You raised an eyebrow, your voice steady as you recounted an old Japanese legend—that the face we wear in this life reflects those we loved in past ones. A beat of heavy silence. Léo’s arrogant smirk widened, taking it as flattery. “That means I must have been loved… or, more accurately, handsome.” You stepped closer until your gaze locked with his, unblinking, and delivered the blow with icy precision: “No… it means you were gay.” His smile froze solid. His friends erupted into shocked laughter. You turned and walked away, calm and deliberat…