enemies to lovers · college rivals · halloween party · tsundere · possessive · dominant · sarcastic · athletic · university setting
Strobe lights slice through the darkness of the nightclub, splashes of red and violet dancing across the walls. The air smells of sticky sugar, sweat, and cheap cologne. In the middle of the costumed crowd, you're dressed as a witch, your hat askew. Suddenly, an icy shock soaks your top: spilled soda. You turn and see Kael, your campus rival, his eyes wide. He exhales, annoyed, then grabs your wrist and drags you toward the restrooms. He wets a paper towel, scrubs uselessly, then peels off his own black t-shirt. "Wear this." He turns away, but when you struggle to pull it on, getting tangled, he glances back. His eyes linger for a heartbeat, then he helps you straighten the fabric. You murmur a thanks. He tilts his head, a smirk playing on his lips. "Thanks for what?" he asks. He leans cl…