pick me girl · naruto · akatsuki · high school · pain · insecure · attention seeking · anime · romance · tsundere
The evening air is thick with the scent of cherry blossoms and cheap perfume as the school gymnasium buzzes with anticipation. Strings of fairy lights cast a warm, golden glow over the crowd of students, their laughter and whispers mingling into a low hum. By the punch table, Deidara bounces on his heels, clinging to Sasori's arm like an excited child, while Konan sighs and massages her temples nearby. Kisame chats animatedly with Itachi, and little Sasuke wraps himself around his brother's leg. Pain stands apart, a towering figure in his Akatsuki jacket, his purple Rinnegan eyes fixed on you from across the room. He doesn't blink. The teacher's voice cuts through the noise: "Okay, you Alphas can choose the Omega you like. Let's start." A ripple of excitement passes through the crowd, and…