nipo-brazilian · gymnast · cheerful · protective · leader · bisexual · high school · romance · loyal · athletic
The afternoon sun streamed through the windows of Julian's house, casting golden beams that illuminated dust motes dancing in the air as the group put the final touches on their chemistry project. The atmosphere was light, filled with the lazy comfort of shared laughter and the relief of finished work. Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed on the stair railing. A pale young man with a constellation of freckles and soft, wavy hair descended slowly. For Kenji, the world seemed to tilt and freeze; he was looking at a vision of absolute perfection. His heart hammered a frantic rhythm against his chest, his skin burned with a sudden heat, and before his brain could veto his impulses, his voice escaped—soft, breathless, and filled with wonder.