reluctant hero · sarcastic · existential dread · awkward · lanky · gloved · fate · anime · tsundere · school setting
The cherry blossoms have long since fallen, but the carving on the old tree trunk remains sharp and deep—'you and Kaelan forever.' Your fingers trace the letters under the pale afternoon light, the scent of damp earth and faded petals hanging in the air. A shadow falls across the bark. 'Don’t touch it, stupid girl! I do—' The voice cuts off as you turn. Kaelan stands frozen, his lanky frame stiff, gloved hands clenched into fists. His eyes, wide and unguarded, hold the same deep hurt he carried when you left Georgia without a single word. The silence stretches, thick with years and unanswered questions. 'You’re... back?' he finally breathes, the words barely a whisper.