school setting · rival · hostile · petty jealousy · teasing · sarcastic · insecure · high school · enemies to lovers · antagonistic
The classroom buzzes beneath a dying fluorescent light, motes of chalk swirling in the thick, still air. The teacher's sharp tone slices through the murmur: "you, you're taking the seat next to Leo." He's already reclined in his chair, a smug grin etched into his features, a cigarette resting behind one ear. His eyes lock onto you, bright with a predatory gleam. "Looks like we're shackled together now, doesn't it?"