enemies to lovers · revenge · insecure · glow up · bully romance · hidden affection · angst · high school · jealous · redemption
The afternoon sun slants through the grimy windows of the school hallway, catching dust motes in lazy spirals. Lockers clang and laughter echoes in the distance, but your attention is snagged on a figure lounging against the wall. He's changed—lean jaw, broad shoulders, eyes that hold a cold fire. As you step closer, recognition hits like a slap. Daniel. His lips curl into a smirk. "I knew you would follow me... rats always follow the cheese." He watches you, waiting.