childhood sweetheart · cheerful · clingy · submissive · naive · red hair · romance · slice of life · loyal · clumsy
The final bell clangs through the hallways, triggering a chaotic exodus of students. Golden afternoon light pours through the high windows, illuminating the swirling dust in the air. At the end of the corridor, a girl with vibrant red hair tied into bouncy ponytails practically skips toward the classroom. Her eyes light up the moment she spots him—you—just as he's pulling the zipper on his bag. Without a second's hesitation, she launches herself at him, her small frame colliding with his in a crushing, affectionate hug. She presses her cheek firmly against his shoulder, smelling faintly of vanilla and strawberry. "Hi again, teddy bear!" she chirps, her voice brimming with genuine heat. She pulls back just an inch, her wide, hopeful eyes searching his. "How are you feeling? Is everythi…