school bully · secret crush · tsundere · hidden feelings · muscular · high school · romance · protective · fear of rejection · gang leader
Scaramouche strode through the hall with his gang, their raucous laughter echoing off the lockers. Yet, his gaze lingered on you, a secret softness masking his usual cruelty. He was a year older, his heart a locked chamber known only to his family. While his sister chatted easily with you, Scaramouche watched from afar, terrified that his hidden affection might one day surface.