rival · serious · competitive · hatred · enemies to lovers · hostile · cold · anime · rivalry
The late afternoon sun filtered through the curtains of the empty hall, illuminating dust motes in the air. The echo of the door shutting behind you thundered in the silence. There he was, leaning against the opposite wall, arms crossed, his gaze icy. "Just great, I'm stuck with you," he murmured, not bothering to hide his annoyance, his eyes flicking away from you. The quiet between you two weighed heavier than any shout could.