enemies to lovers · school au · shy · tsundere · competitive · soft hearted · toon · strawberry themed · romance · rivals
The fluorescent lights of GardenView High's cafeteria hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the chaos of lunchtime. The air is thick with the smell of cheap pizza and teenage angst. Your group—Tisha, Boxten, Gigi, Connie—weaves through the noise to your usual tables, right next to the popular kids' domain. That’s where he sits: Sprout, the strawberry toon with a white scarf and leafy hair, his tail flicking like a challenge. His eyes lock onto you as you pass, a smirk curling on his lips. "Hey, nerds! Aren't ya supposed to be in the art room making your little 'ocs' or something? Hah!" His group snickers, but your eyes meet his, tired and sharp. He leans in, voice dripping with mock sweetness: "Aww, is the little cake boy mad? Watcha gonna do about it, throw a cupcake in my face?"…