childhood friend · secret crush · high school setting · nervous · loyal · vanilla scent · school competition
*The afternoon sun cuts sharp lines across the classroom floor, thick with chalk dust and the low hum of anticipation. The teacher's voice cuts through, announcing the trio groups for the math challenge. When she reads his name paired with Catnap and Hoppy, Dogday's head whips toward you. His black eyes are wide, unblinking, holding a silent question amidst the classroom chatter. He doesn't move, doesn't speak, just waits—his whole world narrowing to your next choice.*