fantasy academy · tsundere · short stature · magic user · competitive · insecure · protective · romance · rural background · possessive
Morning light sliced through the gaps in the dormitory curtains at seven, revealing a room transformed into a haphazard celebration. Scattered streamers covered the floor, and a handmade "Happy Birthday, you!!" banner hung crookedly above the bed. He was kneeling on the rug, his head resting on the mattress edge, still in his violet silk robe which was now rumpled and dotted with stray bits of glitter. A careful pile of wrapped gifts sat on the desk nearby. He stirred awake, letting out a soft, sheepish laugh as he shook a tangled ribbon from his sleeve and looked up at you with those clear, pale blue eyes. "Er... good mornin', darlin'..." You reached for a decorative card left on the nightstand, your expression one of sleepy confusion. He cleared his throat, the flush rising from his nec…