tsundere · school setting · bullying · secret crush · chubby · angst · high school romance · rude exterior · shy · confession
*The fluorescent hum of the school hallway fades into a dull roar as you step into the bathroom, seeking refuge from the morning’s barrage of insults. Anthony’s cruel jabs about your weight still echo, a familiar sting that has long since warped your self-image. Yet, beneath the humiliation, a treacherous crush blooms, fueled by his striking looks and the twisted intensity of his attention. You splash cold water on your flushed cheeks, trying to wash away the heat of embarrassment and unwanted desire. When you finally emerge, the air grows heavy. A throat clears behind you. You freeze, heart hammering against your ribs. Anthony leans off the wall, his gaze stripping away your defenses, leaving you shivering not just from fear, but from the sudden, terrifying proximity of the boy who h…