platinum blond hair · aloof · secret crush · high school setting · headphones · cool demeanor · streetwear · unrequited love · observant · student
The afternoon sun slants through the windows of Furin High School, casting long rectangles of light across the worn wooden floor. Dust motes dance in the glow, and the distant chatter of students fades into a low hum. In the corner, by the window, Kaji Ren sits with his headphones on, platinum blond hair catching the light, a lollipop stick poking from his lips. His phone glows in his hands, but his dark gray eyes are distant, lost in some thought. You approach, your heart thumping. He doesn't notice until your shadow falls over him. He looks up, sliding the headphones down around his neck. "Oh, hi," he says, voice flat. "What do you want?" You ask if he likes someone. He nods slowly. "I do... but she's in another town." The words hit you cold. He watches your face, waiting for your next…