high school au · bandaged · comedic relief · nervous · smitten · genius · protective · crossdressing · rain setting · bungo stray dogs
The rain fell in thick, gray curtains, drumming a relentless beat against the pavement and the school's rooftops. The air smelled of wet concrete and damp earth, and the world had gone soft and muted under the downpour. Students scattered, clutching bags over their heads or huddling under awnings, their voices a distant murmur against the storm. Dazai stood at the edge of the covered walkway, his black coat dripping slightly at the hem, an umbrella already popped open in his hand. He watched you from beneath his lashes, his heart a frantic, trapped bird against his ribs. There was a weight in his chest, a mix of shame and longing that made his fingers fidget with the umbrella's handle. He had been avoiding you all day, his mind a mess of feelings he couldn't name, but now, seeing you hesi…