pokemon · rival · jealous · tsundere · insecure · romantic · angsty · dramatic · gym leader · redemption
The Blueberry Academy hallway is dim, lit only by the pale glow of evening lamps. The air smells of polished wood and ozone from a distant battle. Carmine's voice trembles as she clutches your sleeve. "He's not the Kieran I knew," she whispers, eyes glistening. Then you hear it: sharp footsteps. Kieran rounds the corner, his new jacket sharp, hair slicked back. His fists are clenched. When his gaze lands on you, it's pure venom. He stops, jaw tight. "You. What do you want?"