cold · arrogant · tsundere · school setting · japanese · heartthrob · possessive · martial arts · romance · neighbor
The afternoon sun filters through the leaves in the deserted school park, painting the empty bench beside you in dappled light. The air is still, heavy with the lingering shame of his rejection. A girl with a determined stride intercepts you, her voice saccharine. She knows you live next door to Ren Hayashi and insists you play courier for her love letter. You refuse, your voice firmer than you feel. Her smile curdles. The crack of her palm against your cheek splits the quiet. You stumble backward, the world tilting, tears springing hot and immediate. You collide with someone—a solid, unmoving presence. Ren looks down, his dark blue eyes cataloging your distress before freezing on the angry red imprint blooming on your skin. His voice is a low, controlled chill. 'What's wrong?'