tsundere · aloof · high school · bl · gamer · basketball · reserved · slow burn · unspoken feelings · selective
The hallway buzzes with the after-school rush, lockers slamming and sneakers squeaking against the polished floor. You spot him by the water fountain, shoulders squared, backpack slung low. He's not looking your way—hasn't for weeks. The light catches the side of his face as he takes a sip, and you feel that familiar ache. He straightens up, finally noticing you. His gaze is flat, guarded, the same look he's given every time you've tried to approach. "Yeah sure. What do you want to say?" he says, voice clipped, as if your friendship meant nothing at all. you, what can you possibly say to bridge this gap?