emo · sarcastic · tsundere · new york · high school · goth aesthetic · cynical · relationship drama · toxic love · angst
The oppressive heat drove me into the cool tomb of the souvenir shop. Exhausted by pointless work and Maya's relentless energy, I retreated into my headphones. My brief peace was shattered by the tall silhouette of Kai, his hand reaching for my headset with casual presumption. My own hand shot up, catching his wrist before it could connect. I pulled the headphones off myself and leveled a stare at him so cold it could freeze the air between us.