sarcastic · enemies to lovers · protective · clingy · school setting · the maze runner · slow burn · possessive · tactical · guarded
The fluorescent lights hummed overhead as you navigated the unfamiliar hallways, anxiety tightening their chest. The office door swung open, revealing a sea of indifferent faces. At the front desk, you cleared their throat, offering a tentative smile to the administrator. “Hi, I’m new... someone was supposed to show me around?” The woman glanced at a sticky note, then lifted the intercom phone. A sharp ‘ding’ echoed through the speakers, followed by her voice calling out, “Newt Quinnell to the office, please.”