Academic Rivals To Lovers Books Novels & Stories

Angela could tell he was tense from one look at his shoulders and the way his thumb tapped against the tablet in an angry pattern. Was he…envious? She felt a faint pleasure in her chest when she realized it—something warm and good that she quickly attempted to push down. She shouldn't be happy that Alex was upset by Christopher's interest. They weren't a couple. They had promised to be friends and keep things businesslike. His jealousy wasn't romantic; it was possessive, and she'd been with Daniel for six years, so she knew how terrible possessiveness could go.

And between her thighs, the expert caresses of that afternoon's second lover. She was not a bad person, not at all. She was just a woman in love with her lover, who used all kinds of blackmail and trickery to keep him by her side. For an instant, he thought Arthur would refuse since he wasn't one of those who liked threesomes in that way. But she did it to punish him and show him that she was in charge of their relationship.

“There’s nothing to talk about.” “The guy told you he’s in love with you while you guys had sex, and you literally run away from him.” Her voice rose a tad higher with each word, “There’s everything to talk about, Ava.” “I know Bella, but what am I supposed to say to him?” I snapped, “I’m not sure if I feel the same way.” “That’s because you’ve built this gigantic wall of denial to keep you from facing the truth.” “What truth?” I challenged. “You’re madly in love with your late husband’s archenemy.” She blurted, “And you love him even more for who he is now.”

The next day I still lay in bed, I hate being sick. I looked at my phone and started to open I*******m. I looked at Joey's i*******m, all of his photos are just views and something black and white. He has many followers and I bet 60% are girls. Why did I like someone who's popular? I have so many competitors. I started to stalk his friends, he has a couple of photos in his friend's i*******m. "Olivia!" My sister called.

Every page after that was filled with their so-called "love story." "April 7th, sunny. Ruth and I argued again over work. I'm so tired. It's only when I'm with Reagan that I feel truly at peace. She's like the sun that is bright enough to drive away all my shadows." "August 15th, rainy. Reagan said she liked that limited-edition bag. I secretly bought it for her. Seeing her surprise and joy made everything worth it. Ruth never smiles over little things like that. She's so dull."

If either of them were found out, they would be disowned by the family. Earth knew of the rule from his past life, but Sky was a free-spirited kind of person. As the weeks went by and they grew closer, they shared their deepest secrets with each other. Earth did his best to contend with his rival, who is his senior, but eventually lost to him. He just accepted that being friends could be better than being lovers. Because if they eventually break up, their friendship is considered gone. This was his biggest regret, for not fighting his love for Sky. Especially when he found out about the accident of Sky.

“I hate that I’m not there with you. I hate that he’s the one sharing that part of your life. Every time I see him near you, every time I hear him laugh with you… I feel like I’m losing something I can’t even claim. It makes me feel so weak, like I’m just waiting for the day you realize you can have something easy, something normal, something that fits perfectly into your life without having to hide.” “Stop saying that.” I leaned down, pressing soft, slow kisses along his jawline, feeling him shiver beneath me. “There is nothing easier. Nothing better. I share classes and small talk with him, but I share my heart, my life, everything else, only with you. Those subjects and those conversation

Unexpected Rivalry – Competition fuels tension – Competing for a scholarship, their rivalry turns personal, increasing both frustration and desire. 28. Heartbeats – Realization of feelings – Moments of reflection reveal growing attachment and undeniable attraction. 29. Dorm Encounter 2.0 – More than teasing – Their teasing escalates to intimate touches, pushing boundaries further. 30. Conflicted Hearts – Desire vs. pride – Internal conflicts arise as they wrestle with wanting each other but not wanting to lose the upper hand. 31. Midnight Confession – Whispered truths – Late-night honesty brings vulnerability and closeness. 32. First Intimate Night – Fire ignites fully – Pride falls away as

they still considered Azriel as their alpha even though it had been a long time since he was exiled from Lysidamus. “Still hopeless, Nay. He’s still in love with his first love. I can’t compare.” My voice remained monotonous. I squinted into the distance as I recalled what I had seen earlier. “That’s how it is, fighting against first love is hard, but I know that one day the alpha will love you too. It’s just that we both know many won’t approve, especially the council from various kingdoms.” I let out a deep sigh. “I’m ready to fight for him against everyone if only he would love me,” I spoke determinedly. I would do that if he just told me he loved me. But until now, he remained distant fr