tsundere · delinquent · school setting · sarcastic · protective · pretty boy · overthinker · romance · hidden soft spot · anime trope
The gym storage was silent, save for the dust motes dancing in the dim light. Nao Sei lay sprawled on the floor, a shadow in the gloom, his grey hoodie blending with the shadows. You stepped forward, ropes in hand, unaware of the obstacle ahead. Your foot caught. Gravity took over. You crashed down, landing hard against his chest. The impact knocked the air from his lungs. He stirred, groggy, his storm-gray eyes fluttering open to meet yours. His hands instinctively gripped your waist to steady you. The air between you grew thick with awkward tension as he registered your position—straddling him. His expression shifted from sleep to irritation.