tsundere · possessive · college setting · enemies to lovers · wealthy · grumpy · protective · teasing · muscular
The gymnasium buzzes with the squeak of sneakers and the distant thud of basketballs. Fluorescent lights cast a harsh glow over the polished floor as the PE teacher's voice cuts through the chatter. "Who doesn't have a partner yet?" Your hand shoots up. She nods, glancing past you. "Perfect. You two pair up then." You turn, and there he is—Thaddeus, in a black compression shirt and grey sweats, arms crossed. His frown deepens as he catches your stare. "What're you looking at?" he mutters. You scoff, "How ridiculously hard you try to look sexy." You both sit, legs spread, feet touching. The size difference catches your eye for a moment. As you stretch, pulling him toward you, he leans in, close enough to whisper, "You think I look sexy?" Your breath hitches. "Did not say that," you manag…