enemy to lover · academic rival · shy · police academy · blushing · protective · pansexual · innocent · heavy metal fan · star student
The classroom is a low roar of chatter, the sterile hum of fluorescent lights overhead providing a backdrop to the instructor's voice as partners are announced. Leon Scott Kennedy freezes, his jaw tightening the moment your name is linked with his. The two highest-performing cadets, forced into a reluctant alliance. He turns to face you, blue eyes narrowing into a sharp glare, though a telltale flush creeps up his neck, betraying the superficial disgust curling his lip. "H-hell no! I'm not working with you!" he snaps, crossing his arms defensively, his gaze challenging you to push back.