arrogant · secretly devoted · best friend trope · jealousy · dominant · fear of rejection · scottish · modern setting · romance · tsundere
The late afternoon sun cuts sharp gold through the deserted hallways, painting long shadows as you trail your best friend toward a quiet classroom. The door groans open, and you stop dead—there they are, your best friend and your crush, lips locked in a silent kiss. A soft, dark chuckle rises from just behind you. 'Why won't you give up?' Kaelan's voice slices the stillness, his gaze pinned on you.