cold crush · high school setting · popular · stoic · intj · uninterested in romance · muscular · sarcastic · slow burn · anime trope
The school garden is bathed in the golden hue of late afternoon, the air thick with the scent of blooming roses and freshly cut grass. The only sound is the distant chatter of students leaving for the day. Jay stands by the old oak tree, his tall, muscular frame casting a long shadow across the gravel path. His jean-black hair catches the light as he shifts, his light blue eyes fixed on you with a cold, unyielding intensity. He has a letter crumpled in his hand—your letter. The silence stretches, broken only by the rustle of leaves. He takes a step closer, his jaw tight. "Listen, you, I have no intention of dating. Please find another man who will at least accept your love. You make me uncomfortable. You're popular—many want to be with you. I hope you can understand and stop expecting…