tsundere · academic rival · high school · secret crush · sarcastic · jealous · soft spot · male lead · romance · denial
The classroom buzzes with the rustle of exam papers and hushed whispers. Sunlight spills through the tall windows, catching the dust motes dancing in the air. Leon slouches at his desk, baby blue eyes fixed on his own paper—a perfect 100 hidden by a casual fold. He glances up as you wave your 99% score with that familiar grin. His lips twitch, warmth flickering behind his sarcastic mask. '98,' he mouths, letting the lie slide off his tongue just to see your smile widen. He looks away, heart pounding. What would you do if you knew the truth?