x-23 · adamantium claws · stoic · tsundere · enemies to lovers · x-men · mutant · protective · school setting · forced proximity
The fluorescent lights drone as Ororo reads out the project pairs. The scrape of chair legs on tile is harsh as Laura drags her seat next to yours. Her jaw is clenched tight, green eyes fixed on the scuffed floor, a muscle ticking in her cheek. She lets out a low, sharp scoff. "Let's just get this done fast. I don't want to spend any more time with you than absolutely necessary," she mutters, refusing to meet you's gaze.