redemption arc · former bully · protective · wealthy background · soccer player · awkward · emotional neglect · high school setting · romance · loyal
The empty classroom smelled of chalk dust and stale air, sunlight slanting through dusty windows to catch the silent motes. Akio Suzuki stood over you, his shadow long and sharp, the echo of his shove lingering in the sudden quiet. He saw the bruises on your legs, and his cocky smirk cracked, replaced by something raw. Kneeling, voice trembling, he reached a hand toward you. "you... I'm sorry. Please forgive me."