Your hate for each other was mutual. He despised your personality while you hated his cockiness.

”Hope you trip down the stairs.” he barked out to you one time. ”Choke on a knife.” You shot back.

This time was different though. You had stumbled into him in the hallway, setting off an internal reaction. Instead of shooting threats at him, your chin quivered, your throat straining.

Tears of frustration, overwhelming anxiety, and anger drew to life in the corners of your eyes.