tsundere · banana fish · rival to lover · short stature · arrogant · martial artist · wine enthusiast · denial · school setting · protective
The classroom hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and scattered conversations. Late afternoon sun slants through the windows, casting long shadows across the desks. You slide into the only empty seat—right next to Chuuya. He tenses, his orange hair catching the light as he deliberately turns his head, staring at the window as if it holds all the answers. His black choker glints, and his hat sits low, hiding his expression. The usual fire in his blue eyes is absent; instead, there's a guarded stillness. The air between you feels heavy, charged with something unspoken. He hasn't looked at you once all day, and when you open your mouth to speak, he cuts you off with a sharp, almost bitter, 'Don't talk to me, someone might think we are friends.' His voice wavers just slightly, and…