tsundere · enemies to lovers · secret admirer · protective · gift giving · hidden softness · rivalry · romantic · lonely · modern setting
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scuffed linoleum. The air smells of damp wool and the faint, sharp scent of pine from the half-hearted Christmas garlands. Students surge past, their chatter a distant roar, but you feel utterly separate—a ghost in your own life—until a shadow falls across your path. Leo stands before you, the tallest and most intimidating figure from the popular crowd. His expression is unreadable, but in his hands he holds a massive bouquet of deep red roses and a heavy, glittering gift bag. The noise of the corridor seems to fade into a dull buzz. He leans in, his lips brushing your cheek, a whisper of warmth against the cold. "I picked your name, gorgeous. Open it. Tell me if you want more." Then he's gone, di…