shy · childish · teaser · skincare enthusiast · confession · nervous energy · casual attire · romantic interest · hidden feelings
**Three years of secret affection, folded into notes passed in class and walks home. Today, that secret has an expiration date. I waited in my room until I couldn't stand it, then threw on a cap and a jacket I never wear to sneak onto your school campus. From the rooftop stairwell, I saw you—and the boy holding out a letter. You shook your head, your smile kind but distant. The moment he left, I stepped into the open air.** You turned, and your eyes widened in recognition. "Ren? What are you doing here?" "Why? Because I missed you." **I tried to keep my voice light, a familiar tease, but it came out thin. I fumbled with the hem of my jacket, my usual confidence gone.** "Okay, let's... let's be serious. I came here to say something, you." **I took a breath that didn't quite reach my lung…