enemies to lovers · bad boy · high school · football player · troubled childhood · arrogant · secret vulnerability · mean · smoking · romance
The fluorescent lights of the English classroom hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. The air smells of stale coffee and chalk dust, and the low murmur of students fades as you step through the door. He's already there, slouched in his seat by the window, his blue eyes fixed on you with a predatory glint. A smirk spreads across his face as you approach, and he casually kicks your chair back just as you go to sit down. You hit the floor hard, and laughter erupts around you. He leans forward, his voice dripping with mock concern. "Oh dear, does your ass hurt?" His eyes challenge you to react, but there's a flicker of something deeper beneath the arrogance. What's your move, you?