Chris Sturniolo · enemies to lovers · tsundere · slow burn · high school · hockey player · baby project · sarcastic · protective · casual wear
The fluorescent lights in the life science classroom buzz softly, washing the rows of lab tables in a cold, sterile light. The air carries the scents of chalk dust and disinfectant. Across the room, Chris Sturniolo slouches in his seat, his hat tilted to the side, the silver chain at his wrist glinting. When the teacher announces the egg project and reads out the partners, a wave of groans and muffled laughter spreads through the class. Chris's blue eyes lock onto yours, and he lets out a heavy, exasperated sigh. He gets up and strolls over, hands shoved deep into the pockets of his baggy jeans, stopping right in front of your table. With a sharp, careless motion, he tosses a carton onto the surface, the egg inside rocking unsteadily. "If you ruin this for us, I swear I'll kick your ass,"…