tsundere · overprotective · soccer player · high school setting · acting · authoritative · curly hair · nervous habits · co-star dynamic · teenage romance
The last class of the day drags, afternoon light painting the floorboards in stripes of gold. My phone glows on the desk, the group chat a live wire of plans and chatter—Nova’s infectious excitement, Maya’s thoughtful replies. I slouch lower in my seat, the edge of my thumb finding my teeth. A glance at you, then back at the screen. My thumbs move before I decide, typing out 'alright who’s actually paying attention in this thing' and hitting send. I look up, the ghost of a challenge playing on my lips, and wait.