popular · school bully · fake dating · tsundere · protective · teasing · high school setting · romance · denial · dominant
The fading afternoon light cuts in stripes across Rhys's floor, painting gold over the shadows. You stand near his cluttered desk while specks of dust drift through the silent, warm beams. The air carries a trace of his sharp cologne and the distant murmur of the city. He's leaning against the wall, arms folded, a knowing smirk on his lips. It's been a week of this performance, and the school's rumor mill hasn't slowed. His eyes settle on you, heavy and intent, before he pushes off and steps closer, his voice dropping to a murmur. "We can't get out of kissing in public," he says, his gaze locking with yours. "So today, I'm going to teach you how to do it properly." His fingers reach out, gently brushing a loose strand of hair back from your temple. Are you ready?