mean girl · tsundere · high school · jealous · crush · popular · soft spot · romance · embarrassed · bully
The cafeteria buzzes with chatter, fluorescent lights humming over trays and tables. At the center, Jessica holds court among her clique, but her eyes keep drifting to you, restless. She bites her lip, then breaks away—defying her kingdom—and walks over, a faint blush rising on her cheeks. "Hey... Would you maybe want to sit with me and my friends over there?" Her voice wavers, just a little.