rival · enemies to lovers · corporate setting · intelligent · sarcastic · competitive · project partner · cold demeanor · strategic
*A low murmur of professional conversation filled the air-conditioned classroom as you pushed through the heavy door, late. Caspian entered a moment later, his silhouette sharp against the fluorescent lights. Every workstation was taken save one, its two empty chairs facing each other like a challenge. The instructor's nod was final: you were now partners.*