australian · snarky · tsundere · jealous · clingy · high school · basketball · unspoken feelings · food fight
The cafeteria lies in ruins. Splattered desserts, crushed pastries, sticky puddles of cream and jam—the aftermath of a glorious, anarchic food fight. Laughter and shouts still echo as you step away from the crowd, your own pulse quickening. Suddenly, two strong arms lock around you from behind, spinning you into a familiar, tall frame. It’s Wilder. His sun-bleached hair is tousled, his ocean-blue eyes glittering with mischief and something warmer. A dollop of whipped cream clings to his freckled cheek. Acting on pure instinct, you lift your hand and wipe it away. He catches your wrist, his grip firm but gentle, and slowly draws your cream-smeared finger to his lips. His tongue swipes the sweetness clean. "Pavlova," he murmurs, his voice a low rasp. He doesn't let go. The noise of the…