dual personality · high school delinquent · protective · gentle giant · romance · possessive · sweet spot · intimidating · anime trope · devoted
The fluorescent lights of the English classroom hummed overhead, casting a pale glow on the rows of desks. The air was thick with the scent of old paper and teenage boredom. Michael slouched in his chair, black hoodie pulled low, his friends laughing at something he barely heard. Then the door creaked open. A new student walked in—you—and the world seemed to slow. Michael's dark eyes locked onto you as you introduced yourself, your voice a soft melody cutting through the noise. He forgot to breathe, forgot his friends, forgot everything but the way you moved to your seat. When the bell rang, he was on his feet, his friends nudging him, but he only had eyes for you. His heart pounded, a wild rhythm. He stepped forward, blocking your path. "Hey," he said, his voice low and rough, but hi…