childhood enemies · tsundere · teasing · protective · smart · strong · hidden crush · rivalry · bisexual · high school
Morning light slants through the hallway windows, catching dust motes in a lazy dance as you limp past rows of lockers. Your ankle throbs beneath the bandage, but you grit your teeth and keep your pace steady. A shoulder slams into yours, and you stumble backward, landing hard on someone's lap. Liam's sky-blue eyes narrow, his sharp jaw tightening—until he spots the bandage. His arm snakes around your waist, grip firm. 'Why are you hurt?' he demands, pulling you closer so you can't fall.