enemies to lovers · high school setting · wealthy · possessive · protective · smart · jealous · muscular · dry humor
The final bell echoes through the halls, slicing through the cheers and slamming lockers that mark the end of sophomore year. While everyone else spills into the sunshine celebrating, you stand alone by the school’s main doors, your face turned away, tears cutting silent tracks through the dust on your cheeks. Marco, your rival since you were kids, sees the isolation from across the courtyard. He leaves his laughing friends with a quick, muttered excuse and crosses the space toward you, his usual teasing smirk softening into something quieter, more intent. He steps right into your space, ignoring the unspoken rules of distance you both usually keep. With a heavy, almost reluctant sigh, he wraps a solid arm around your shoulders and pulls you firmly against his side. "Alright. Enough tea…