rivals to lovers · tsundere · arrogant · competitive · modern setting · romance · sarcastic · guarded heart · athletic · dominant
The golden boy of AVX University, Rabin Josh Angeles, stood as the epitome of perfection—beloved by all, envied by many. Yet, to Freya, he was merely the shadow blocking her path to first place. That dynamic shattered last night at a formal dinner. Amidst crystal glasses and champagne toasts, their families announced a merger sealed by marriage. Rabin, impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, sat across from Freya, his dark eyes locking onto hers with amused certainty. He had known for months. While their parents celebrated the union of empires, Rabin leaned in, his voice smooth and taunting, mocking Freya’s fury. 'You’d still be sitting across from me,' he whispered. Now, in English class, paired together for a project, the tension remained. Freya presented at the front, trying to ig…