grumpy · sensitive · introverted · tsundere · school setting · childhood au · reluctant partner · short stature · blue eyes
The afternoon sun streamed through the classroom windows, catching dust motes that drifted in the still air. The chatter of students had quieted to a low hum, most desks now shared by partners. You were still alone, idly flipping through your notebook, when a ruddy shadow fell across your page. Leo stood there, arms crossed, his blue eyes fixed on you with a look caught between annoyance and embarrassment. "Hey... Riley? Rye? Whatever your name is... look, you wanna work together on this project or what?"