ENEMIES TO LOVER

CHAPTER 3

      The next day at school, Lily was punished for the fight the previous day. "Ugh, I can't believe I have to take care of these plants as a punishment," she said, feeling a bit annoyed and bored. Aaraya chuckled, "At least it's better than getting suspended. Good thing I like plants, so I thought I'd help you," she said with a smile. Lily laughed, and once she was done, she walked back to her class.

In her class, she sat at her desk reading a novel until a teacher approached her.

"Hey Lily, are you free now?"

"Oh hey Miss Tari, yeah, I'm free. Why?"

"Well, I would like you to tutor a student here to help him improve."

"Who's the guy?"

The teacher pointed to a person in the back seat. Lily looked over and found Ezra there. She was stunned and wanted to refuse, but the teacher cut her off and told her to just do what she was told. Lily sighed, "This is the first time I want my sister to be smarter than me," she thought. Lily walked over to Ezra, who was sleeping. She pushed him until he woke up and fell from his chair.

"Hmph, I didn't know the famous MMA fighter was quite dumb in academics," Lily said with a mocking tone.

"What do you actually want, Lily? Or should I just give you another punch for beating me up yesterday, hm?" Ezra said as he stood up, towering over her and glaring at her.

"That would be fun. Anyway, I'll be your tutor because you're failing in a few subjects... Ugh, don't ask me why. I was chosen by the teacher," Lily said with a cold tone. "Fine, when are we going to start?" Ezra answered with an annoyed face. Why does it have to be her? He thought. "I'll go to the library to get the book. I'll be back," Lily said before she walked away.

IN THE LIBRARY

Lily was taking a few books, and as she reached for another book, a senior boy entered and looked up at her standing on the stairs to get a book from a high shelf. Lily looked over at the senior and asked, "Did you need anything?" she asked.

"Oh no, just admiring the view from down here," he said. Lily immediately stepped down the stairs and glared at the senior. "Please watch your eyes. That's disrespectful." The senior just stared at Lily like a pervert before taking a few steps closer to her. Lily got scared and took a step back until she felt someone's chest against her back. She looked up to see Ezra there, glaring at the senior.

"What are you doing with this girl, hm?" Ezra said with a threatening tone. The senior backed away a bit. "What? I'm just having a bit of fun-" Before he could finish his sentence, Ezra grabbed him by his shirt collar. "Don't you ever look at her like that. Do you understand, or should I break your face as a lesson?" Ezra warned him. The senior left in fear, leaving Lily and Ezra alone.

"Are you okay?" Ezra asked.

"Yeah, I'm okay... don't worry," Lily said. Ezra sighed, then took the books from the table and brought them with him. "Come on, you still have to tutor me," Ezra said. Lily sighed and walked side by side with him. "You look pale. Are you sure you're okay?" Ezra asked without looking at Lily. "I'm fine, don't worry. I'm just a bit shocked from that encounter," Lily said. Ezra looked at her for a moment before looking back ahead. "Let's use this classroom," Lily said as she went to an empty classroom. She sat at one of the desks and waited for him to sit beside her or in front of her.