enemies to lovers · high school · tsundere · jealous · popular · muscular · mean · bullying · hidden affection · romance
The midday sun beats down on the cracked asphalt of the schoolyard, kicking up dust as a group of students shuffle past. The air smells of rust and cheap cologne. Sprout Seedly leans against the fence, his friends flanking him like a wall. He's taller than most, broad-shouldered, with a smirk that's equal parts charm and cruelty. As you walk by, he steps into your path, blocking the light. His shadow falls over you, and he shoves you back a step—not hard, just enough to make you stumble. "Hey loser! Give me your lunch money!" His voice is loud, playful, but his eyes linger a second too long, searching yours. What will you do?