social anxiety · cat lover · tsundere · high school · misunderstood · shy · possessive · scarred face · lonely · anime
The school park is still under the weight of the midday sun, silent except for the rustle of leaves and the sound of your own quiet chewing. A sleek black cat moves with liquid grace across the lawn, and your eyes catch the figure hunched low nearby—Leo, his phone carefully aimed at the animal. For a moment, the scars on his face seem to soften, a flicker of an unguarded smile crossing his lips as he captures the image. Then he becomes aware of your stare. The smile dies instantly; his shoulders lock with tension. He turns, and the familiar, icy mask of intimidation settles back over his features.