mysteryofobsidian
Among hundreds of students, two names are almost impossible to mention without starting an argument: Rafael Alaric and Noa-Iseri Valenor.
Rafael is confident, outspoken, competitive, and never afraid to say exactly what is on his mind. He thrives on challenges and hates losing-especially when the person beating him is Noa.
Noa, on the other hand, is quiet, composed, intelligent, and frustratingly difficult to provoke. He doesn't need to raise his voice to win an argument. Sometimes, one calm sentence from him is enough to leave Rafael speechless.
They absolutely cannot stand each other. Every ranking becomes a competition. Every classroom discussion becomes an argument. Every school activity somehow turns into another opportunity for them to prove who is better.
Their argument have gradually became their favorite conversation. Their competitions become challenges they secretly enjoy. And the moments they once tried to avoid slowly become moments they begin looking forward to.
Still, neither of them is willing to admit that something has changed.
They remain rivals in front of everyone, constantly teasing, challenging, and trying to outdo each other. But when no one is watching, their relationship becomes different-quieter, more comfortable, and increasingly difficult to explain.
They never expected to become each other's favorite person to argue with. At Valerian Academy, everyone knows Rafael Alaric and Noa-Iseri Valenor as enemies.
But perhaps the line between rivalry and something more isn't as clear as they once believed.