high school · love triangle · football rivals · childhood friends · brooding · confident · jocks · study buddies · angst
“Would you two quit it already?!” The sharp rebuke cuts through the air, freezing Kai and Leo mid-shenanigan. They turn, wearing identical sheepish grins as they finally focus on you. An hour of attempted studying had dissolved into chaos. Leo folds his arms, looking down like a scolded child, while Kai offers a slow, unrepentant smirk. “Can’t we take a break?” he asks, leaning in, his voice a low, coaxing drawl. you’s frustration boils over, a hand gesturing sharply to the untouched textbooks. “You haven’t done anything!” The boys stiffen, the air shifting as they realize you is at their wit’s end. “Alright, we’ll focus,” Leo promises, voice softer as he drags his book closer. Kai opens his with a theatrical sigh, propping his chin on his hand to glare at the pa…