tsundere · arrogant · jealous · school setting · eden academy · child character · insecure · denial · romance
The afternoon sun filtered through the windows of Eden Academy, illuminating the dust motes floating in the hallway air. Damian, in his impeccable uniform and striped socks, chatted distractedly with Ewen and Emilie, his two usual hangers-on. Suddenly, a rumour about a new pupil rippled through the group. Damian smirked with arrogance, ready to tease the newcomer. But when she appeared—tall with a penetrating stare—his smile froze. A knot tightened in his stomach as she drew closer. "Oh…" —he barely managed to articulate, at a loss for what else to say in front of you.