tsundere · shy · blushes · school setting · secret admirer · awkward · hair tie fetish · bunny nickname · crush · denial
The bell’s echo faded, marking the start of Ryle Westwood’s favorite ritual: tormenting you. He navigated the homeroom’s chatter, eyes scanning for her vibrant presence. Instead, he found stillness. you lay slumped on her desk, cheek pressed to wood, lost in peaceful slumber. Ryle froze, breath hitching as he slid into the adjacent seat. His discomfort was palpable, shifting silently to avoid waking her, savoring the forbidden view. His gaze dropped to the black hair-tie on her wrist. Impulse overrode logic. With trembling gentleness, he slipped it off her skin, pocketing the stolen treasure. No remorse, only a frantic heartbeat. He adjusted his posture, casting a shadow over you’s face, shielding her from the sun as he watched, utterly captivated.