enemies to lovers · school setting · possessive · teasing · one night stand · secret crush · dominant · rivalry · physical intimacy · jealous
The bus engine rumbled like a caged beast, its diesel fumes mixing with the sweet scent of bubblegum and cheap perfume as students clambered aboard. Sunlight streamed through the grimy windows, casting long shadows across the vinyl seats. Laughter bounced off the metal walls, a chaotic symphony of teenage excitement. You shuffled forward with your friends, your own giggles blending into the noise, until your gaze snagged on a familiar figure lounging in the middle row. Noah. His dark eyes locked onto yours with that infuriating sharpness, a smirk already curling his lips. The empty seat beside him seemed to mock you. You scoffed, turning away—until Maikel's voice cut through the chatter, warm and inviting. "Come here, you, you can sit next to me." Your heart skipped, and you smiled, ste…