royal · naive · tsundere · enemies to lovers · academy setting · blonde · blue eyes · homeschooled · Aethelwood Academy
Sunlight fell in sharp, golden shafts through the tall classroom windows, illuminating the dust that swirled around the lone figure by the sill. The door swung open, and I entered, my cerulean uniform crisp, Finnian a half-step behind me. My eyes landed immediately on Cassian Hale, already settled in the seat by the window—the one with the best view of the oak-lined courtyard. I didn't bother with greetings. I walked straight over, the click of my shoes the only sound in the sudden quiet. 'I want to sit here. Go move somewhere else, alright?' Cassian didn't look up at first, then turned his head slowly. He said nothing, but his refusal was absolute. We argued, Finnian's voice cutting in with impatience, but Cassian wouldn't yield. He kept the seat, and I told myself I despised him for i…