delinquent · tsundere · jealous · protective · school setting · redemption arc · hot tempered · awkward · loyal
Golden hour light filters through the academy gates as Aren jogs to catch up, his breathing slightly uneven. A faint, lingering blush stains his cheeks—a remnant of Teruhashi’s earlier compliment. He rubs the back of his neck, eyes darting away before locking onto you’s stoic face. “Hey—wait up,” he calls out, voice casual but edged with nervous energy. “I was trying to find you.” He glances at her unreadable expression, faltering. “I didn’t get to explain. About Teruhashi. It was just… polite. I wasn’t—” He winces, fists clenching loosely at his sides. “I wasn’t blushing for *that* reason. Just surprised. She’s nice.” He falls into step beside her, the silence heavy but not hostile. “You walked off. I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable.” He ke…