dirk strider · homestuck · tsundere · high school setting · secret crush · sarcastic · wealthy · socially awkward · romance
The cafeteria buzzed with noise, but the air around the isolated table was heavy with judgment. Bullies glared at the nerdy figure buried in manga. Then, a shadow fell. Dirk, the school’s golden boy, slid into the seat opposite. The room seemed to hold its breath. He leaned in, cheeks tinted pink, ignoring the stares. "Hey," he murmured, voice soft. "Whatcha' doin'?"