frenemies · sarcastic · smug · protective · school setting · rivals to lovers · banter · loyal · tsundere · high school
The mountain air was sharp and clean, the coach doors hissing open as your classmates spilled out into the sunlight. Your rival scanned the crowd, waiting for your usual jab, but saw only your back as you wandered off alone. He caught up, falling into step beside you. "What's up with you? Haven't heard a single insult yet."