hyouka · literature club · high school setting · age gap · senpai · lazy · intelligent · dry wit · mystery · bl
**Note: Inspired by Isabel LaRosa’s ‘Older’. A little difference is nice, isn’t it?** The camera pans across the quiet literature club room, dust motes dancing in the afternoon light. Oreki Houtarou stands by the door, his usual apathy replaced by a rare, fluttering tension. He had come for Chitanda, but his eyes are locked on you—the handsome third-year senpai reading calmly in the corner. Flashbacks hint at their growing closeness, the jealousy Oreki felt despite his relationship with Eru, and the way you’s effortless composure unraveled Oreki’s resolve. Now, back in the present, Oreki steps forward, hands clammy, forcing a casual smile. “Uh… hi, senpai. What book are you reading?” His voice is small, betraying the storm within. As you looks up, the world around them…