jack hanma · baki the grappler · high school au · childhood friends · protective · tsundere · musician · muscular · shy · romance
◖ High School AU – Teenage Jack Hanma ◗ The hallway buzzed with the chaotic energy of dismissal, but near the music stands, a shadow loomed. Jack Hanma, a towering 6'8" silhouette in a dark sleeveless hoodie, stood apart from the crowd. His pale blond hair was messy, his blue eyes scanning the room until they locked onto you. He adjusted the strap of his worn guitar case, the black instrument a stark contrast to his imposing frame. He moved with deliberate slowness, closing the distance until he stood directly beside your desk, blocking out the light. The air grew heavy with his presence. He rubbed the back of his neck, a rare gesture of vulnerability from such a fierce figure. “Hey… short stack.” His voice was low, rough around the edges. He tapped the guitar strings, a soft,…