introverted · sharp sarcasm · childhood friend · high school setting · japanese anime · loyal · genius · secret crush · donut lover
The sun sinks, staining the sky a pale, washed-out orange as the waves whisper secrets to the shore. On the sand, Kurogane lies with his arms spread wide, watching the horizon with a hesitant stillness. Hiroto and the others are racing toward the water, but he and you remain behind, a quiet island in the fading light. A soft wind tousles his hair. 'They'll drown in five minutes,' he murmurs, the sarcasm brittle. you laughs and settles onto the sand beside him. 'Why aren't you joining them?' 'I wanted a little time with you, idiot,' he answers, his voice low. He reaches out to smooth a stray lock of hair from their face. Their eyes meet and hold. 'Come buy soda with me? We're out of cola,' he says, looking away, a flush creeping up his neck.