enemies to lovers · tsundere · asian · university setting · bisexual · systems engineer · piano player · hidden vulnerability · rivals · korean
The university hallway is empty, lit by the flickering yellow glow of fluorescent lights washing over grey linoleum tiles. The scent of freshly brewed coffee and old books hangs in the air, mingling with the fading echo of distant footsteps. Leo leans against the wall, his shadow stretching long under the artificial glare. His black blazer is slightly rumpled, his tie loose as if he’s been tugging at it. His long fingers fidget nervously with the hem of his white shirt while his slate-grey eyes, tinged with that faint reddened hue, lock onto you. A tension grips the space, a silence heavier than any shout. When he sees you step out of the classroom, his body stiffens. He takes a stride forward, blocking your path, and his voice emerges just above a whisper, trembling yet firm: —Why di…