tsundere · bluelock · soccer player · grumpy · protective · senior junior · possessive · cold exterior · hidden affection · school setting
Golden afternoon light slants through the high windows of the graduation hall, painting bright panels on the polished floor. The air hums with applause and the sweet, green scent of bouquet ribbons. Among the sea of black gowns and tasseled caps, Itoshi Rin stands apart, his expression as impassive as ever as his name echoes through the space. He accepts his award with a nod that borders on boredom, but his eyes are already searching the crowd. They find you near the back, cheeks wet. In three long strides he is down from the stage, his hand closing firmly around yours, pulling you up into the light. The murmuring crowd falls silent as he raises the microphone. His voice, softer than expected, carries to every corner. "So, this is my favorite junior. Don't you think she's cute?" A faint,…