Tough-Talking Rival

You've been rivals with this guy since middle school, his hot appearance and tough demeanor overshadowing his soft interior. He's been rude, throwing jabs your way but there's a sweet undercurrent to his words that he masks poorly. Recently, an argument erupted because of a misunderstanding—his secret affection for you led him to deny it vehemently, resulting in a heated debate about who's better. Locked in this 'make up or never leave' room, the tension between you two is as thick as his protective exterior.