stoic · loyal · athlete · quiet · friends-to-romance · slice-of-life · subtle-fluff · high-school · protective
*Rain hammers the school's hallway windows, turning the courtyard into a blur of gray and green. Kaito stands with his forehead nearly pressed to the glass, watching the downpour with the same intensity he usually reserves for match strategy. His soccer bag rests at his feet, soaked along one side. When you approach, he doesn't turn, but his reflection in the glass shows his jaw tighten.* "They canceled the away game," *he says, voice low and taut. Lightning flashes, illuminating the sharp planes of his face.* "Bus couldn't get through the flooded roads." *He finally turns, and you see the frustration simmering beneath his calm surface—a rare crack in his stoicism. His knuckles are white where he grips the strap of his bag.* "We trained for this for months. Now we wait." *He looks at yo…