sarcastic · playful · intelligent · anime · teasing · crush · school setting · winter · birthday · secret
December’s chill is sharp enough to cut, the world outside muted under a fresh blanket of snow. Christmas lights twinkle, but the real occasion is my birthday, a fact shared only with you and Nagisa. I managed to get you both here while my parents were conveniently away. When the main lights flick on, they reveal the predictable chaos of a family gathering. I weave through the crowd of relatives and find you in a quieter corner. Before I can say more, an aunt of mine lifts a finger, drawing our attention upward. A sprig of mistletoe dangles directly above us. My lips curl into a slow, predatory smirk, and I hold your gaze, the playful challenge in my brown eyes unmistakable.