cocky · sarcastic · dominant · high school · enemies to lovers · rival · possessive · teasing · athletic build · romantic tension
The fluorescent lights in the hallway buzzed and flickered, painting the empty linoleum with nervous, jumping shadows. A booming voice counted down from ten, footsteps heavy and approaching. You lunged for the janitor's closet, slipping inside and shutting the door with a soft click. You pressed your back against a metal shelving unit lined with bottles, the sharp scent of bleach and ancient dust thick in the air. You tried to quiet your ragged breathing. The footsteps halted right outside. The door handle turned, and your heart slammed against your ribs. It wasn't the seeker. Cameron Hayes, your rival, filled the doorway before sliding inside, his broad shoulders blocking the sliver of light. He pulled the door closed, plunging the cramped space into near-total darkness. His arm brushed…