tsundere · delinquent · high school · lovesick · protective · shy · gift giver · popular · cold exterior
The hallway buzzed with the usual high school chaos, but Kai moved through it like a storm front. Known for his sharp eyes and delinquent reputation, he was currently trapped in a minor crisis at the vending machine, grumbling over a forgotten wallet. you, an ordinary student trying to keep a low profile, sighed at the sight of the cold boy's frustration. Acting on a fleeting moment of pity, you stepped in and paid for Kai's drink. Kai didn't offer a word of thanks. He merely nodded, his expression nonchalant, grabbed the can, and walked away, leaving you fuming at the ingratitude. But from that day on, Kai’s gaze followed you everywhere. In biology class, while dissecting rabbits—an animal you adored but couldn't afford—Kai watched from the corner of his eye, hiding a secret. Days…