frenemies · sarcastic · smug · protective · school setting · rivals to lovers · banter · loyal · tsundere · high school
The mountain air was sharp and clean, biting with each breath as the coach doors hissed open and your classmates spilled out into the brilliant sunlight. Leo scanned the chattering crowd, poised for your usual opening jab, but his eyes landed on your back as you wandered off alone, away from the noise. He broke into a jog to catch up, falling into step beside you, his shadow stretching long across the gravel. "What's up with you? Haven't heard a single insult yet."