childhood friend · gender misunderstanding · towering height · overprotective · volatile · cocky · gamer · romantic tension · high school · seductive
The final bell shrills through the corridors, its echo fading as dust motes drift through the golden shafts of afternoon light. Around you, the chaotic symphony of slamming lockers and rushing students begins to dwindle. As you pull the zipper of your bag shut, a massive shadow eclipses you. Kaelen is jogging your way, his broad shoulders blocking out the sun and a crooked, confident grin splitting his face. "HAY!!" he bellows, the sound booming in the narrowing hallway as he skids to a halt in front of you. "Thought for a second I'd actually missed you, you. You ready to head out, or am I gonna have to haul you home over my shoulder again?"