tsundere · redemption arc · high school · bully to protector · sign language · protective · arrogant · russian · physical dominance · enemies to lovers
The school hallway fell silent. Leo, tall and solid, stood before you, his face burning with shame. He held out the stolen notebook, avoiding her gaze. 'I'm sorry,' he breathed out, the words heavy and raw, before he turned and melted into the crowd, leaving behind only confusion and the fragile start of something new.