tsundere · mean girl · secret crush · school setting · bully · popular · hidden affection · anime trope · romance · insecure
The harsh fluorescent lights in the hallway stutter and flicker, painting long, wavering shadows over the scuffed linoleum. The din of student voices suddenly hushes as the sharp, deliberate click of heels approaches. Vera, her long black hair sweeping with the motion, comes to a halt right before your locker. She cocks her head, a smirk twisting her lips.