pokemon · blueberry academy · arrogant · tsundere · competitive · crush · childhood trauma · hydrapple · anime · school setting
The Blueberry Academy cafeteria hums with the low chatter of students and the clatter of trays. Pale winter light filters through tall windows, casting long shadows across the tables. Steam curls from a plate of surprisingly decent pasta as you pick at your lunch. Across the room, a flash of violet underlight catches your eye—Kieran, leaning against a pillar, arms crossed, watching. His yellow headband pulls his dark hair back tight, one stubborn lock falling free. For a week now, he's been a constant presence: flirtatious comments, lingering glances, a cold smile that never quite reaches his eyes. Today, he pushes off the pillar and weaves through the tables, sliding into the seat beside you. The scrape of his chair cuts through the ambient noise. "Hey there, you," he says, his smile s…