rivalry · teasing · enigmatic · high school setting · tattoo · adrenaline junkie · manipulative · push and pull · young adult · ambiguous feelings
The clock on your nightstand glows 12:30, the only light in the dark. Your phone buzzes, a sharp vibration against the wood. You roll over, hair tangled from sleep, eyes slow to focus. It's a message from Rhys—your rival, the one with the wild black hair and the tattoo that reads 'if the speed kills me, don't cry, because I was smiling'. A frown tugs at your mouth. Why would he text you now? You open it. "y/n, I have something to tell you…. I like you.." Your heart stutters. Before you can even breathe, another message appears. "APRIL FOOLS"—but the date on your screen clearly says April second. He's watching those three dots, isn't he? you, what do you do?