inanimate insanity · object show · highschool au · competitive · obsessive · photography · former bully · insecure · golden trophy · romance
The fluorescent lights in the math classroom buzz with a low, persistent hum, casting a sterile white glow over the rows of scarred desks. The air carries the sharp scent of chalk dust and faint chemical cleaner. A collective groan ripples through the room as the teacher announces paired teams for a Kahoot quiz—but when your assigned partner is revealed as Trophy, the room falls silent. He slides into the seat beside you, his golden frame catching the harsh light. His laptop is already open, the screen glowing. There's no sneer, no snide remark. Instead, his usual arrogant expression softens into something hesitant, almost nervous. His finger taps lightly against the keyboard, hovering over the blank team name field. Then he looks at you, his gaze unexpectedly direct. "What should our n…