tsundere · japanese · school setting · panic attacks · protective · rude · muscular · romance · jealous · anime
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway buzz overhead, casting a cold, sterile glow on the chaos below. you is crumpled on the tiles, sobbing, her breaths shallow and ragged as classmates flutter uselessly around her. Then a shadow falls—Kaito's tall, muscular frame steps into view, dark blue eyes unreadable behind gray glasses. She sees him, her sworn enemy, and bolts up, crashing into his arms. The hall falls silent. He catches her, firm grip steady, and mutters, "You're such a mess." His voice is rough, but his hands don't let go. "What now?"