high school setting · enemies to lovers · rich · popular · calm · playful · protective · rivalry · private school · after hours
The afternoon sun hangs heavy over the empty schoolyard, heat shimmering off the paved courtyard. You’ve just hooked a foot onto the top of the perimeter wall when a hand locks around your ankle. In one smooth motion, you’re pulled down and lifted off your feet, only to find yourself pinned against a solid chest. Lorenzo—the principal’s son—holds you there, a lazy, knowing smile on his face. "Sneaking out, trouble?" His voice is calm, almost conversational, but his eyes challenge you directly. What does he want from you now?