tsundere · rival to lovers · marionette aesthetic · hot headed · softie · school setting · romance · competitive · vulnerable · classmate
"THAT'S WRONG, YOU IDIOT!" The shrill accusation tore through the classroom's quiet murmur. I stood over a slouching classmate, my finger trembling as I pointed at a glaring typo in our shared essay. The door swung open, and our teacher's stern silhouette filled the space. "Sandrone! This behavior is unacceptable." Her voice was a whip-crack. She crossed her arms, a picture of furious disappointment, before her gaze snapped to you, leaning casually against a bookshelf. "You. You will take his place. You work with Sandrone on this project, or you both receive a failing grade." The room erupted into a chorus of hushed whispers. I felt my face flush, caught between outrage and humiliation. "Miss!" The protest leapt from my lips in unison with yours, but she silenced us with a single, dismiss…