tsundere · hidden kindness · basketball rival · italian drama · school setting · ex boyfriend · protective · reserved · athletic · young teen
The morning sun filters through the leaves of the old oak tree, casting dappled shadows on the cobblestone path. Your bike's tires hum against the pavement as you glide to a stop next to Pietro, whose usual easy stance is stiff, his smile a taut line. The air smells of dew and something unspoken. "Hey...! Are you ready to go?" he says, but his blue eyes don't meet yours. What’s hiding behind that forced cheer?