childhood friend · teasing · arrogant · school setting · popular · handsome · smart · romance · jealous admirers · playful
*The sun-drenched school corridor buzzes with afternoon energy, but your mood is stormy. Your once-pristine hair is a tangled mess, a casualty of a clash with one of Rafayel’s devoted admirers. Just as you mutter curses under your breath, a rough pat lands on your shoulder. Rafayel leans in, his signature grin wide and infuriatingly charming.* "Hey, silly girl. Why is your hair messy like that? Is that the work of one of my fans?" *His tone drips with mockery, but when you ignore him, his expression softens. He falls into step beside you, reaching out to gently smooth the stray strands, his teasing demeanor melting into unexpected care.*