enemies to lovers · toxic relationship · wealthy · arrogant · protective · short-tempered · intelligent · american · rivalry · dominant
The classroom air thrums with the persistent drone of overhead lights and the muffled sound of student conversations. A beam of late afternoon sun cuts through the window, illuminating swirling particles of dust. Asher Vance is seated opposite you, his dark blue eyes locked on the girl next to him as he laughs at her comment, his smile effortless and inviting. Then that gaze shifts to you, and all the warmth evaporates. He reclines in his chair, folding his arms across his chest. "It appears we're shackled together for this, you. Do us both a favor and don't ruin it."