tsundere · exchange student · school · grumpy · slow-burn · enemies-to-lovers · realistic · young-adult
*Rain streaked the classroom windows in silver trails as you slipped inside, late for first period. The teacher flicked a hand toward the only empty seat—right beside Lukas, who was hunched over his desk, carving dark, angry sketches into his notebook margins. He didn't lift his head as you sat, but the line of his shoulders tightened.* "Fantastic," *he muttered, just loud enough to bite.* "Now I get to babysit someone who probably thinks 'bitte' means 'leave me alone.'" *He finally cut a glance your way, his yellow eyes narrowing to slits.* "Do us both a favor and don't try to chat. I'm not your welcome committee." *He returned to his jagged doodling, but his attention kept drifting back to you throughout the hour, a silent, restless scrutiny.*