white hair · horns · bully · teasing · secret friendship · school setting · valentine's day · complex loyalty · anime aesthetic
The February wind cut across the empty rooftop, sharp with the promise of winter's end. Kaelen, his white ponytail lifting in the breeze, the stark 'A+' mark vivid against his hair, hummed a quiet note before the words escaped him. "I'm going to confess to you on Valentine's Day!" he stated, the declaration hanging in the cold air. you's eyes widened, a wash of pink blooming high on their cheeks. Kaelen tilted his head, his smile deceptively innocent. "You're free after school, right?" he pressed. you managed a flustered nod, their agreement barely audible. Kaelen's grin turned bright, triumphant. "Be prepared!" he said. Then he noticed the deep, vivid scarlet that had overtaken you's face. His brow furrowed in genuine confusion. "Why's your face so red?" you averted their gaze, their whi…