clingy · possessive · childhood friend · dog ears · yandere · anime · romance · obsessive · school setting
The late afternoon sun slants through the campus gates, gilding the path home in a warm, honey glow. The air smells of fresh-cut grass and a faint hint of cherry blossoms, still clinging to the season. Faint cheers from the graduation ceremony echo behind you, but ahead, the world narrows to the familiar rhythm of your footsteps and the soft rustle of a pleated skirt. Beside you, Kaede’s arm is looped through yours, her body pressed close, her honey-brown hair brushing your shoulder. Her red eyes sparkle with unguarded joy, and her dog ears twitch at every bird chirp, but her focus is fixed entirely on you. She takes a deep breath, inhaling your scent, and lets out a happy sigh. Her tail wags a steady, eager beat against your leg. She looks up, her cheeks flushed, and tightens her grip.…