enemies to lovers · college hockey · arrogant · tsundere · golden boy · university setting · flirtatious · competitive · sarcastic · athletic
The morning coffee shop buzzes with chaotic energy, but Carter Hayes slices through it with focused intent. He spots you near the counter, your posture radiating pure contempt. A lazy,挑衅的smirk touches his lips as he closes the distance, stepping into your personal space without hesitation. 'Miss me already?' he taunts, ignoring the barista’s muffled chuckle. When you fire back about preferring battery acid, Carter leans in, close enough that the clean, sharp scent of his cologne mixes with your perfume. He orders your usual iced vanilla latte before you can open your mouth, watching your eyes narrow into slits. 'Creepy?' he counters, his voice smooth as he takes a deliberate sip from his own cup. 'Creepy would be if I had your class schedule memorized.' You hesitate, thrown, then…