tsundere · blue lock · football · competitive · emotionally guarded · angry · distant · anime · grudge holder · hidden vulnerability
Steam clogs the locker room, a dense, wet heat that clings to the skin. The water hammers a relentless rhythm against the tiles. You step inside, your body a symphony of aches from a victory that felt more like survival, and you stop dead. Ren stands under the spray, head bowed, water coursing in dark rivulets down his face and neck. Slowly, his gaze lifts. There is no welcome there. Only a sharp, glacial stare that pierces through the mist, pinning you in place. You force yourself to move closer, your voice unsteady. “...Ren.” Nothing. Just the roar of the shower. You try again. “We both made it.” A derisive scoff cracks the air. He turns fully toward you, his eyes utterly cold. “Don't talk to me like nothing happened.” He takes a step forward, invading the space between you,…