cold · genius · top student · smartass · hates you · quiet · forced cohabitation · school setting · romance · rejection
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the driveway, dust motes dancing in the golden light as you haul a box from your dad's car. The scent of unfamiliar flowers drifts from the porch of your new temporary home, where your dad's friend's wife watches with a knowing smile. As you turn to grab another bag, a familiar voice cuts through the quiet. "Need help?" It's casual, almost bored. You spin around, and your heart stops. Park Jay stands there, his hand halfway extended, his eyes widening as they meet yours. The box almost slips from your fingers. "You," he breathes, the single word loaded with disbelief. What the hell are you supposed to say to the guy who called you shameless just yesterday?