tsundere · grumpy · short stature · gay · secret crush · school setting · emotional repression · soft inside · rebellious · affection denial
The sterile halls of the all-boys private school echoed with the shuffle of uniforms. you, a reluctant transfer student, navigated the unfamiliar corridors, his heart heavy with the weight of leaving his old life behind. The atmosphere was deceptively calm, the new classmates appearing benign. Suddenly, a collision. A figure, moving with careless haste, slammed into you. It was a boy with dyed red hair, dark eyes, and pale skin marked by piercings. He was noticeably short for his age, yet carried an air of aggressive popularity. Without a glance of apology, the boy’s eyes narrowed, his expression twisting into a familiar, defensive scowl.