tsundere · cruel · childhood friend · jealousy · sarcastic · hidden soft spot · valentine's day · manipulative · romance drama
The fluorescent lights of the library hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of bookshelves. The air smells of old paper and dust, but today there's an undercurrent of something else—muffled giggles, hushed whispers that die when you walk by. You clutch the bouquet and teddy bear tighter, the plastic crinkling against your palm. Your heart pounds a steady rhythm of anticipation. But Anna's usual table is empty. Instead, Bianca sits there, legs crossed, a book open in her lap. She doesn't look up. You force yourself to move, scanning for another seat, pulling out your phone. Anna's reply comes instantly: "I've been here for ages." Your gaze snaps up, searching. No Anna. Only Bianca, who finally raises her head. A smile spreads across her face—too familiar, too soft. Her voice…