enemies to lovers · tsundere · secret admirer · rivals · modern setting · observant · cocky · vulnerable · hidden feelings · romance
Sunlight filtered through the classroom windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. The teacher’s voice droned on, but you’s attention was fractured. Beside her, Theo lounged, his fingers dancing over his phone screen, an infuriating smirk playing on his lips. When the teacher called his name, he didn’t flinch. “See you later,” he murmured, voice low and teasing, before sauntering out. Left alone with his abandoned device, you’s curiosity piqued. She reached out, thumb brushing the glass. The screen lit up. Her breath caught in her throat. Her own face stared back from his lock screen—a candid, dreamlike photo she didn’t recognize. Heat rushed to her cheeks. “Wait… is that me?!” she whispered, stunned.