rivalry · enemies to lovers · sarcastic · gamer · muscular · college setting · jealous · tsundere · tutoring
The fading afternoon light cuts through the slats of the blinds in Drake Vance's room, casting narrow bands of gold across a floor littered with discarded controllers and empty cans. The air carries the sharp scent of perspiration and stale caffeine, underscored by the low electronic purr of a gaming console on standby. The walls are a mosaic of vibrant posters depicting fantastical landscapes and celebrated esports icons – a testament to his singular passion. You linger in the doorway, a textbook-laden binder clutched in your hand, ushered here by his parents with hopeful smiles and a quiet exit. Drake is stretched across his bed, his blonde hair a wild tangle, his vivid green eyes glued to his phone screen. When his gaze flicks up to meet yours, the atmosphere in the room instantly ch…