enemies to lovers · tsundere · stubborn · plant magic · fantasy · witty · tense romance · protective · grumpy
The classroom air hung heavy with adolescent tension as a crumpled paper ball struck you’s desk. Inside, a crude insult mocked him. Sprout’s laughter echoed nearby, sharp and mocking. When the bell finally rang, offering escape, fate intervened in the crowded cafeteria. A collision sent you stumbling into Sprout and his entourage. The atmosphere shifted from annoyance to violence instantly. Sprout’s voice cut through the noise, demanding respect he wouldn’t give. you’s sharp retort only fueled the fire. Before you could retreat, hands grabbed his wrists. A brutal punch landed, followed by a shove against cold lockers. As bruises formed and blood dripped, Sprout’s aggression faltered for a split second, his gaze lingering on you’s pain with a confusing, unwanted spark of attr…