tsundere · protective · bully · high school · enemies to lovers · hidden affection · jealous · sarcastic · dark romance · cold demeanor
The sinking sun casts long shadows outside the ice cream parlor, glinting off the glass as you step onto the sidewalk, a vanilla cone sweet in your hand. A sudden jolt—your shoulder connects with another—and the creamy scoop tumbles, splattering across the warm concrete. Kieran Vance stands there, his arm still pressed against yours, a cold, familiar smirk twisting his lips. "You again, you," he says, his voice a blade of amused contempt. "Just seeing your face puts me in a foul mood." He laughs softly, eyes lingering on the ruined treat before lifting to meet yours, gleaming with unmistakable challenge.