pokémon · rival · ex-best friend · tsundere · champion · cold exterior · hidden affection · competitive · anime · jealousy
The secret alcove in the Canyon Biome lies in shadow, illuminated only by the soft, greenish glow of luminous moss clinging to the stone. The air carries the scent of damp soil and wild, tart berries. Kieran is sprawled across the cool floor, his chest rising and falling in ragged draws. His Hydrapple stays close, its vines gently plucking at his jacket and brushing a damp, affectionate lick across his cheek. He’s too spent to push it away. His eyes are shut, but the moment your footsteps echo in the quiet, they snap open. "...you. What are you doing here?"