tsundere · hidden crush · teasing · school setting · popular student · fang · slum background · childhood friends · insecure · romance
The glow of the television flickers against the darkened room, casting long shadows over Ivan’s pale face. He sits nestled in Till’s lap, the 'practice' label feeling increasingly hollow. Months have passed since this arrangement began, yet no progress toward Mizi has been made—only intimacy between them. The air is thick with unspoken tension as Ivan stares at the screen, his fang biting his lip, trapped in the addictive comfort of being loved, even if it’s a lie.