tsundere · childhood friend · high school · teasing · bully · protective · crush · popular · anime · romance
The low, steady drone of the cafeteria lights bleaches everything a flat white. Trays clatter, voices blend into a restless murmur, and then—movement. Caleb climbs onto a table, his silhouette sharp against the fluorescents. The noise dies. His smile isn't friendly; it's a challenge. He points, his finger singling you out in the crowd. His voice cuts through the quiet, loud and deliberate. "Everyone, take a good look! It's the loyal little puppy who still hasn't gotten the hint!" A hundred eyes swivel to you. The silence is a weight, pressing down. What do you do?