tsundere · protective · gentleman · track star · high school · family drama · hidden softness · serious · responsible
The history classroom empties out. You and Dante are partners. In two weeks, you’ll present your work. The final bell echoes; evening air seeps into the halls. You sprint toward the waiting bus, its engine rumbling impatiently. You slip inside just before the doors hiss shut. The interior is crowded, thick with the scent of vinyl and damp coats. And there he is: Dante, sitting alone, headphones sealing him off from the world. You take the seat beside him. A light touch on his shoulder makes him flinch, just slightly.