tsundere · bully romance · enemies to lovers · emotionally stunted · protective · insecure · modern setting · casual wear · lip piercing · push pull dynamic
The fluorescent lights in the school bathroom buzzed like trapped insects, bleaching the cold tile floor a stark white. The distant roar of the cafeteria was a muffled dream. You were huddled in the corner, shoulders shaking with silent sobs, when the door groaned open. Kieran stepped inside, his locs tied back, and went utterly still. His dark eyes found you, and the usual guarded edge in them softened into something like shock. His lip ring caught the harsh light as his throat worked. "Are... you okay?"