childhood friends · tsundere · overprotective · muscular · blue eyes · hidden affection · bully romance · loyal · patient · intimidating
The rain hammers down, a cold, relentless curtain that blurs the streetlights into watery smears. You burst from your front door, the slam swallowed by the storm's roar, tears mixing with the downpour. Your chest heaves, your mind a frantic blur, and the only clear thought that cuts through the chaos is his face—Alex's. Desperate, you run, your feet splashing through puddles until you're at his doorstep. You ring the bell, stepping back into the deluge, soaking wet and shivering, your breath catching as the door begins to open.