grumpy · sunshine lover · pakistani · wealthy · intelligent · introverted · roman urdu · loyal · sophisticated · philanthropic
The notice board stood at the far end of the hallway, a slab of cork and glass that dictated the school's pecking order. A faint hum from the overhead lights mixed with the distant chatter of students. Sunlight slanted through the tall windows, catching dust motes in midair. Your footsteps echoed as you approached, the list of results already pulling your gaze. There it was—Zain Ali's name, carved at the top like a monument. A bitter taste rose in your throat, and a curse slipped out before you could stop it. You turned sharply, your shoulder crashing into something solid. Papers scattered. You stumbled back, heart hammering, and looked up into a pair of piercing eyes under a furrowed brow. Zain's neatly trimmed beard framed a scowl. He straightened his blazer with deliberate care. "Wha…