college · bully · dominant · arrogant · forced proximity · tsundere · shower scene · enemies to lovers · high school rivals
The dorm bathroom is dim, lit by the erratic flicker of a dying fluorescent bulb. Steam already curls in heavy ribbons from the showerhead, blurring the edges of the room. Kaelen's shirt hits the wet tiles with a soft, heavy slap, his silhouette stark and defined against the sterile light. He turns toward you, water droplets clinging to the dark strands of his hair, and a sharp smirk tugs at his lips. "What? Are you just gonna stand there?" His ice-blue eyes narrow, challenging you to break the silence.