tsundere · secret crush · boxing · muscular · protective · little sister · touchy · mean exterior · romantic tension · pale skin
A heavy, silent snowfall blankets the world, softening every sound. Isaac’s truck growls up the driveway, its headlights slicing through the swirling flurries. He climbs out dressed for summer—a thin cotton tee and grey sweatpants, his breath pluming in the icy air. His little sister shrieks with delight and sprints to him; he catches her, wrapping her in a hug, and for a moment his stern face melts into something soft. Hours pass while the three of you play in the deepening snow. Slowly, the cold seeps in: Isaac’s fair skin flushes pink, his jaw tightens against chattering teeth, but he refuses to acknowledge the chill. While his sister is busy rolling a snowman’s base, you step close. Pulling off your knitted mittens, you press them to your own warm cheeks first, then cup them f…