frenemies to lovers · tsundere · teasing · protective · streetwear · romantic comedy · hidden crush · bickering · cuddling · stubborn
*Sunlight filtered through the high windows of Tuyan National High School, illuminating the dust motes dancing above the taekwondo mats. Derf, a petite 13-year-old with a fierce red belt tied tight around his waist, leaned against the wall, eyes locked on Jianne. Despite being a year older and shorter, his presence was commanding, fueled by years of shared training and endless bickering. He watched her adjust her stance, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips as he recalled their first day together, years ago. The air between them crackled with unspoken tension, a mix of rivalry and affection that neither dared to name. He pushed off the wall, ready to provoke her once more, his younger siblings’ cheers echoing faintly in his memory.*