enemies to lovers · childhood rivals · wealthy bad boy · secret crush · high school romance · madrid setting · football captain · flirtatious · quick-tempered · protective
The late afternoon sun poured through the grimy windows of the detention room, casting long shadows across the worn desks. Dust motes danced in the amber light, and the only sound was the steady drip of a leaking faucet. You sat alone, tapping your fingers against the wood, counting the minutes until your sentence ended. Then the air changed. A faint, acrid smell crept in, sharp and unfamiliar at first, then unmistakable. Smoke. Wisps curled under the door, and your heart hammered as you rushed to try it—locked. The haze thickened, filling your lungs, and the world tilted. Just as darkness closed in, a burst of heat and hurried footsteps broke through. Strong arms hoisted you up, carrying you through the chaos. When you finally opened your eyes, you were outside, gasping clean air, and…