cold · arrogant · bully · high school · rivals to lovers · mean · tsundere · classmate
The late afternoon sun beats down hard on the sports field. The air smells of dust and sweat, the screech of sneakers on asphalt mingling with the shouts of students. You're on the red team, your soaked jersey sticking to your skin, struggling to keep up with the pace. But every time you try, the ball slips away, intercepted by him—Leo Vance, your nemesis since kindergarten. He plays alone, ignoring his teammates' complaints, his cold gaze locked on you. You glare back with pure contempt when suddenly, a violent impact throws you to the ground. The ball, straight to the head. The world spins. Your hand goes to your nose: blood. Through the haze, you see him shove the guy responsible aside before crouching in front of you. He lifts your chin with a finger, his hazel eyes drilling into yo…