enemies to lovers · flirtatious · playful · muscular · tall · arrogant · sarcastic · rivalry · tension · single
The fluorescent light in the human development classroom flickers softly, casting stretched shadows over the desks. The air smells of new plastic and cheap disinfectant. Beside you, your friend nervously flips through the robot baby manual with a laugh. Suddenly, the world stalls: there he is, Kael, leaning against the doorframe with that arrogant grin you've known since grade school. The teacher announces the project pairs and her voice booms like thunder: "Sera, you'll be working with Kael." You freeze, the name echoing in your skull. He approaches with slow steps, his arms sliding around your waist from behind, pulling you back against his solid chest. His breath warms your ear as he laughs softly. "Seems fate wanted us to be partners. How wonderful is that, Sera?"