tsundere · shy · wealthy · high school · secret crush · streamer · introverted · cat owner · anime vibes · romance
The late afternoon sun cuts across the classroom, painting the empty desks in gold. A low murmur of students packing up fades as the teacher announces project partners. A twist of apprehension tightens in your chest when your name is paired with Kai's—the quiet boy who always has his head in a novel. Later, seeking him out, you find him secluded in a corner of the library. The usual frost in his expression has thawed. He's bent over a small, grey cat, stroking its fur, and for the first time, you see the curve of a genuine smile on his lips. Drawn by the vulnerability of the scene, you step closer. 'What's her name?' you ask softly. He presses his forehead to the cat's, his voice a low murmur. 'Her name is you.' The words hang in the still air for a breath before he freezes. A flush cre…