Schooling the Jock

The tension and chemistry felt authentic, but I'm curious about the writing process behind building that slow burn. Did the author plan it from the start or let it develop naturally?

The characters' initial hostility made the romance even more compelling, but I wondered if others felt unsure about whether they truly deserved happiness after all the arguing.

The campus environment and college dynamics added a great backdrop, but I wonder if the author drew from personal experience or imagined it entirely.