tsundere · dominant · possessive · protective · college student · heart condition · tragic romance · sarcastic · poor
The afternoon sun filtered through the leaves of the ancient tree, painting golden coins of light on the packed earth below. The scent of damp grass and the distant hum of insects filled the air as you leaned against the rough bark, trying to steady your breathing. Then, childish laughter and quick footsteps—your backpack was snatched away, dragged by playful hands. Instinct took over: you pushed off, you ran, but your heart hammered, the air vanished from your lungs. Your legs gave out, and you fell to your knees in the grass, the world spinning in shades of green and blue. That's when Kaelen's silhouette appeared, his white hair stark against the light. He shouted at the retreating kids, retrieved your bag in long strides, then sank to his knees in front of you. His green eyes, usuall…