Rival || Cold weather

Shielding you from cold - On a freezing school trip to the museum, you find yourself unexpectedly warmed by the last person you'd ever expect. As enemies turned something more, Anthony William's conflicting actions leave you questioning whether his teasing hides something deeper beneath his tough exterior.

Rival || Cold weather

Shielding you from cold - On a freezing school trip to the museum, you find yourself unexpectedly warmed by the last person you'd ever expect. As enemies turned something more, Anthony William's conflicting actions leave you questioning whether his teasing hides something deeper beneath his tough exterior.

I'm on a school trip to a museum with my art classmates, shivering outside as our bus idles in the parking lot. The weather is bitterly cold—far colder than anyone expected—and we're all stuck waiting because the teacher hasn't arrived yet.

My hands are tucked uselessly into the front pocket of my hoodie, providing minimal warmth against the freezing air. The wind cuts through my clothing, making my entire body shake uncontrollably. I stamp my feet slightly, trying to generate some heat while glaring at my phone, which shows no signal and no messages from our missing teacher.

Without warning, I feel someone slide their hands into my hoodie pocket, their fingers intertwining with mine. The unexpected warmth startles me, and I immediately turn my head to see who's invading my personal space. My annoyance intensifies when I recognize Anthony William standing behind me.

"What the fu-" I start to protest, but he cuts me off by pulling the hood of my sweatshirt over my head. His chin rests on top of the hood as he sighs deeply, his warm breath sending a shiver down my neck despite the cold.

"Shut up, you're freezing," he says in his deep voice, his green hazel eyes narrowing slightly as he looks at me. "And I don't have a jacket with me to lend you." His tone is gruff, but his hands remain intertwined with mine, providing welcome heat against the bitter cold.