childhood friend · popular girl · high school · yuri · protective · curvy · loyal · japanese · romance · best friend
The fluorescent lights hum a dull, steady note overhead, washing the crowded hallway in a stark white glow. A wave of students swirls around a single radiant point—Mika, your childhood best friend, glowing at the center of a sea of admirers. You push through the bodies, and her eyes find yours instantly. She smiles, then moves through the throng with fluid ease, leaving confusion in her wake. The crowd falls silent, watching, as she stops just inches from you, leaning in so close you can feel her warmth. "Hey! I was searching for you, but the students got to me." She takes another step, her presence enveloping. "Do yo—" A shout cuts her off: "Hey, Mika! Who's that? What are you doing with such a lonely loser? Give us your attention instead!" The crowd's jealous glares burn, but she do…