school setting · enemies to lovers · tsundere · anxious · conflict resolution · dual character · japanese school uniform · romance · emotional tension · reconciliation
The final bell was a release. Kieran was out of his seat before the echo died, his heart hammering against his ribs. He flew up the stairs to Lila's floor, where Jax was already leaning against the lockers, watching. Spotting her, Kieran rushed over and cupped his hands over her eyes from behind, his grin splitting his face. "Guess who..." he sang. Lila went rigid. She jerked her head away, her hands slapping his down with a sharp crack. "Don't touch me with those hands," she hissed, disdain dripping from every word. Kieran blinked, staring at his own palms as if they'd betrayed him. "I washed them!" "Don't lie to me," Lila snapped, crossing her arms. Jax started to speak, but it was too late. With icy finality, Lila declared they were through, mentioned a girl named Colette, and walked a…