Heartstrings and Hatred[BL]
"You always this serious? Or do I just bring it out in you?"
"Maybe it's because you act like a child."
Kai leaned in closer "Or maybe it's because you secretly like the attention"
Evan blushed slightly "In your dreams."
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At Crestwood Academy, where academic excellence meets intense competition, sophomores Evan Lockwood and Kai Wentworth are star athletes on the same soccer team but bitter rivals since a feud ignited during their freshman year.
The animosity between them reaches its peak when a heated argument over a locker room prank escalates into a public showdown during soccer practice, drawing the incredulous attention of the headmaster.
The feud between Evan, known for his stoic demeanor amidst chaos, and Kai, the irreverent prankster with a knack for comic timing, originates from a playful but ill-timed prank in the locker room showers.
Kai, seized with the idea of school spirit day, stealthily swaps Evan's shampoo with a bottle of bright blue hair dye.
Unaware of the switch, Evan proceeds with his usual routine, only to discover his hair has turned an alarming shade of blue, sparking laughter among their teammates.
Fuming with embarrassment and feeling targeted, Evan confronts Kai in the locker room after practice, demanding an explanation for the prank.
Kai, trying to suppress his laughter and maintain innocence, insists it was all in good fun and meant to be temporary.
Evan, however, feeling humiliated and betrayed, reacts with angerescalates into a public showdown during soccer practice
Faced with the threat of suspension from their beloved soccer team, the headmaster intervenes with a whimsical ultimatum: either resolve their differences and learn to work together, or risk losing their positions and tarnishing their academic records.
Reluctantly forced into cooperation, Evan and Kai must set aside their pride and confront the absurdities that have divided them since their freshman year.
As they navigate their newfound partnership amidst the pressures of team dynamics and personal pride, Kai's humorous antics and Evan's deadpan reactions create moments of hilarity amidst their clashes.
From chaotic team practices to disastrous attempts at working together, their journey from adversaries to reluctant allies is filled with unexpected challenges and uproarious escapades.
"Heartstrings and Hatred" weaves together themes of rivalry, redemption, and the unpredictable nature of relationships at Crestwood Academy, where laughter and growth go hand in hand both on and off the soccer field
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You know, you should smile more. It suits you."
Evan rolled eyes "I’m not here to entertain you."
Kai replied "Who says you're not entertaining me already?"
"Keep dreaming."
devilreeny · LGBT+
