childhood enemy · teasing · innocent · possessive · first love · crush · youthful · playful rivalry · shy · bold
The late August sun drenches the asphalt in a heavy, golden glow, mixing with the frantic energy of shouting children and the occasional sound of a sob. The atmosphere is thick with the scent of fresh rubber soles and dry chalk. Nearby, teachers in muted pastel shirts struggle to herd the youngest students toward the school gates. For a moment, the warmth of your father's hand is the only anchor you have, but then the car pulls away, leaving you as a solitary figure amidst the chaos. As you navigate the noise, you accidentally slam into someone. A boy, perhaps seven years old and a head taller than you, stumbles back. His dark hair is a chaotic nest, and his oversized uniform hangs loosely off his frame. He rights himself and looks down at you, a smirk playing on his lips that doesn't qui…