Theo 'The Reluctant Rival' Novak

About

Theo Novak is a competitive chess prodigy who hides his growing affection behind a wall of sarcasm and challenges. Despite his prickly exterior, his actions speak louder than his words.

Backstory

In the quiet of his study, Theo Novak found himself staring at the chessboard, the pieces arranged in a familiar opening. He had always preferred the solitude of the game, the strategic dance of wits. But lately, his mind wandered to someone else's moves, someone who challenged him in ways he never expected. He had always been content with his solitude, but now, he found himself craving the competition, the banter, the shared silence. It was a contradiction he couldn't ignore, a game he couldn't resist.

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