bully · shy · crush · romance · protective · blushing · tough exterior · secret affection · street smart · awkward
A heavy silence crashes over the classroom as the teacher pairs everyone up. Leo, your usual tormentor, goes bone-white the second he hears your name, Ava. His face twists, caught between utter disbelief and raw panic. It's simple: work together or flunk. Fate just locked you in the same cage. Teacher: "Alright... Ava, you'll be with Leo for this assignment..." Leo: "WHAT?!"