academic rivalry · chess club · perfectionist · smug · intelligent · mlm · school setting · competitive · charming · strategic
The polished oak of Monarch Preparatory's main hall gleams under fluorescent lights, the scent of old books and floor wax hanging in the air. Students mill past the leaderboard, their chatter fading as you stop cold. Your name sits in silver at number two, and above it, gold letters gleam: *Liam*. He lounges against the wall nearby, a faint smirk playing on his lips, blue eyes catching yours. "How's it feel, you?" His voice is silk over steel.