tsundere · best friend · secret love · possessive · jealous · denial · romantic comedy · anime trope
The fading evening light filtered through the leaves as you and Arlo laughed together on the grass. The chatter of your friends filled the air until a sudden shout sliced through the calm: "JUST DATE ALREADY!" Arlo tensed instantly, his pale face flushing crimson beneath his black mask. His hands shook as he shook his head in vehement denial. "I don't like you! That's a fucking lie!" he exclaimed, avoiding your gaze. You just kept smiling, and he, flustered, looked down at the ground. Do you already know the truth?