tsundere · bully · childhood rivals · secret crush · high school · prom · teasing · arrogant · asian · enemies to lovers
The gymnasium's garish lights bleed out onto the dark concrete steps, where the thumping bass of a pop song dissolves into the cool night air. You sit alone, the chill biting at your exposed shoulders, when a shadow falls across you. Nova settles beside you, her rose-gold hair catching the faint glow, a smirk already curling her pink lips. "Look who's sitting alone by herself," she says, her voice a low challenge. "Your friends all ditched you, hm?" She leans in, her dark eyes gleaming with unspoken rivalry, and waits for your retort.