chapter 1
Nia walks in,
hugging her books close. Students chatter around.
The air shifts when Leo leans casually against his locker, smirk already plastered on his face.
Leo (ml)
(loudly, so everyone hears)
“Well, look who finally decided to bless the college with her nerdy aura. Morning, Miss Encyclopedia.”
Students chuckle. A few even whisper, waiting for FL’s comeback.
Nia (fl)
(tilting her head, pretending to sigh)
“Wow, you noticed me before your reflection in the mirror today? Must be a miracle.”
Crowd bursts out laughing. ML narrows his eyes dramatically.
Leo (ml)
“Hilarious. But don’t forget—you still owe me from last week’s basketball game.”
Nia (fl)
(raising a brow, loud enough for everyone)
“Oh, you mean when you tripped on your own shoelace and blamed me? Sure, superstar.”
The hallway roars with laughter. Leo clutches his chest like he’s wounded.
Leo (ml)
(mock gasp)
“Careful, princess. If you keep embarrassing me, I’ll crush you in the upcoming debate.”
Nia (fl)
(mock bow)
“Crush? The only thing you crush is soda cans and girls’ hopes when they realize you’ve got half a brain.”
Ooooh’s echo down the hall. Students whisper: ‘These two never stop fighting.’
After class – empty library corner
Nia slides into a quiet seat, annoyed. leo slips in, shutting the door softly.
Nia (fl)
(glaring, whispering)
“Do you enjoy humiliating me in public?”
Leo (ml)
(smirk fading, softer voice)
“If I don’t tease you, people will suspect. We can’t give ourselves away.”
Nia (fl)
(crossing arms, but cheeks pink)
“You called me princess again… loud enough for the whole building.”
Leo (ml)
(grinning, leaning closer)
“That’s because you are mine. And the fun part? No one knows.”
Nia's heart races. She tries to stay annoyed, but her lips twitch.
Nia (fl)
“One day, you’re going to slip up.”
(resting a hand on the desk, caging her in)
Leo (ml)
“And when I do, maybe it’s because I want them to know you’re the only girl I’ve ever wanted.”
Nia swallows, fighting the blush. He steals a quick kiss, soft and rushed.
Nia (fl)
(pushing him lightly, whispering)
“Are you crazy? Someone could walk in.”
Leo (ml)
(grinning)
“That’s the thrill, baby.”
Nia sits with her friends, pretending to ignore Leo across the room. Leo’s friends nudge him, teasing.
Leo's Friend 1
“Bro, when are you finally gonna admit you and her are, like, destined enemies?”
Leo (ml)
(snickering)
“Enemies? Please. I’d rather fight a brick wall than talk to her.”
Across the room,
Nia rolls her eyes but secretly texts under the table.
Nia (fl)
(texting Leo secretly)
You’re seriously dramatic.
Leo (ml)
(checking phone, smirking, replies)
Admit it. You love it.
Nia (fl)
(quick glance at him, smiling secretly, replies)
Maybe. But if you keep staring at me across the cafeteria like that, people will catch on.
Leo (ml)
(without looking away, texting back)
Then let them. I don’t care.
Nia’s heart skips.
She quickly hides her smile as her friends gossip around.
Nia sneaks up. Leo’s already there, waiting with two cans of soda.
Leo (ml)
(tosses one to her)
“Your daily princess tax.”
Nia (fl)
(laughing, opening it)
“You’re impossible.”
Leo (ml)
(serious now, brushing hair from her face)
“Impossible to love, or impossible to hide?”
Nia freezes, eyes softening. He pulls her into his chest, their secret world wrapping around them.
Nia (fl)
(quietly)
“Both.”
They share a long kiss, safe in the hidden rooftop… for now.
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