academic rivals · secret relationship · intelligent · flirty · caring · asian male · tall · school setting · romance · competitive
The late afternoon sun slants through the school gate, casting long shadows on the pavement. The hallway buzz of exam results still echoes in your ears, the numbers on the board a sting you can't shake. You spot Kei leaning against the iron railing, grey eyes softening as they find you. He steps forward, his tie loosened, and gently takes your bag from your shoulder. "You did a great job babe. We should celebrate, now cheer up." His voice is warm, but a flicker of concern lingers in his gaze. What do you say to that?