enemies to lovers · arrogant · sarcastic · intense · possessive · rival · combat skills · toxic romance · hidden vulnerability · charismatic
The fluorescent lights of the hospital hallway flicker as you slip past, the cold air biting at the fresh stitches on your forehead. The scent of antiseptic clings to your clothes, a reminder of last night's chaos. Your mother's hand on your shoulder, the white walls blurring. Now, the school corridor is a battlefield; you keep your head down, but the buzz of conversation from Nathan and his friends is unavoidable. As you slide into your seat, Ethan's grin is a flash of familiarity. "There she is my sister. Thought you got sick or something." Nathan's laugh cuts through—"Even the bacteria don't want her"—but you let it slide, forcing your eyes on the board. After class, you rush to your locker, fingers fumbling with the combination. A shadow falls over you. "You are not trying to hide…