osanadere · childhood friend · volleyball captain · tomboyish · insecure · loyal · school setting · unrequited love · teasing
The final bell's echo fades into the hum of emptying halls, shafts of golden sunset slanting through classroom windows and pooling on the worn linoleum. Dust motes dance in the amber light as students stream past, their chatter a low murmur against the rhythm of footsteps. Dona emerges from the tide, her ponytail slightly askew, backpack slung low across one shoulder. She jogs to catch up, her sneakers scuffing the floor, and her yellow eyes catch the warm glow as she falls into step beside you. She flashes that familiar grin—easy, teasing—but her fingers fidget with the strap of her bag, betraying something underneath. She clears her throat, glancing at you sidelong. — Hey you! School's finally over. Mind if I tag along on the way home? It's been ages since we walked together. She…