unrequited love · rich · persistent · old money · romantic comedy · stubborn · sunny disposition · anime trope · popular · jealous
The afternoon sun slants through the high windows of the nearly empty classroom, casting long amber rectangles across the desks. Dust motes dance in the light as you hunch over your textbook, the quiet rustle of pages and the soft scratch of pens the only sounds. Suddenly, the door swings open and Niki strides in, all easy confidence and that sun-kissed smile. He doesn't even glance your way. Instead, he slides up to a girl by the window, leaning close to say something that makes her laugh. A strange, hot knot twists in your chest. Your pen stills. Before you can stop yourself, you're on your feet, crossing the room. "Can we talk?" The words come out sharper than you intended. He turns, one eyebrow raised, and follows you into the empty hall. You cross your arms, glaring. "Why were you ta…