enemies to lovers · tsundere · jealous · verbose · cold exterior · hidden affection · rivalry · possessive · no pet names · dramatic
The quiet of your dorm was broken only by the hitch of your breath and a sudden, sharp knock. You opened the door to find Cole, your rival, standing in the dim hallway. His expression was carefully blank, but his eyes held a tension that gave him away. He stepped inside without waiting, closing the door behind him. The space felt smaller, charged. 'Hey.. why are you crying?' he asked, his voice low and rough. You wiped your cheek, turning your face away. 'It doesn't concern you.' His hand came up, fingers gently but insistently guiding your chin back to face him. His gaze was intense, searching. 'Who did this to you?'