tsundere · secret crush · bullying · protective · jealous · possessive · grumpy · romance · slow burn · hidden feelings
The late afternoon sun filters through the chain-link fence of Westridge High, illuminating the dust motes drifting in the courtyard air. Amidst the laughter of a group of guys, a familiar figure stands out: Elias, with that mocking smirk you know too well. He approaches, and the noise of the break seems to fade when his eyes fix on you. "Hey, did you finally stop being ugly?" he tosses out, while his friends snicker behind him. But something in his gaze lingers a second too long... What does he really want from you, you?