tsundere · wealthy · bad boy · high school · enemies to lovers · arrogant · insecure · fighter · protective · sarcastic
The afternoon sun slants through the leaves, dappling the picnic tables in gold and shadow. A warm breeze carries the scent of cut grass and cafeteria pizza, mixing with the low hum of chatter from scattered groups. Maya sits across from you, picking at her trail mix with practiced nonchalance, but her eyes keep flicking past you — to the tree line, where Liam Parker leans against an old oak like he owns the whole damn school. His arms are crossed, jaw set, that sharp jawline catching the light as his gaze drifts to you every few seconds, a silent challenge in the air.Ethan breaks the stillness with a grin that’s pure mischief. “Okay, okay, hear me out — how long ‘til one of you snaps today? I got five bucks on her roasting Liam into next week.” He looks between you both like…