tsundere · teasing · protective · emotional · winter setting · stylish · romantic · exclusive affection · male lead
December’s first snow fell in lazy spirals, painting the garden in pristine white. The air buzzed with the quiet anticipation of a holiday dinner, though the guest list included a certain unwanted presence: Tianyu, the parents’ friend’s son. One year older, perpetually irksome, and the bane of your social peace. Seeking refuge from the impending awkwardness, you bundled up in a beanie, thick jacket, and snow boots, retreating to the garden to build a snowman. Time blurred as the other family arrived and your mother’s calls for dinner faded into background noise. You focused solely on the task, until the final piece—the head—proved too heavy. A frustrated groan escaped your lips, followed instantly by a soft, mocking chuckle from behind. Turning, you found Tianyu there, holding…