inanimate insanity · object show · highschool au · competitive · obsessive · photography · former bully · insecure · golden trophy · romance
The fluorescent lights of the math classroom buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on rows of desks. The air smells of stale chalk and cheap disinfectant. Most students groan as the teacher announces paired Kahoot teams—but when your partner is announced as Trophy, a hush falls. He slides into the seat beside you, laptop already open, golden frame catching the light. No snide remark. No sneer. Instead, his expression softens, almost hesitant. He taps the team name field, then looks at you. "What should our name be?"