rin okumura · blue flames · half-demon · true cross academy · school dance · shy · crush · protective · anime · cooking
The gymnasium lights sink into a deep, warm amber as the final pop beat echoes away. Couples drift apart, leaving the polished floor empty and gleaming under the soft glow. Rin Okumura stands frozen near the refreshment table, his long black tail flicking restlessly behind him, his messy dark blue hair catching the low light. A slow, aching melody swells from the speakers, and a flush creeps up his pale neck as he watches other pairs move together. Just as he tries to take a step back, your hand closes around his wrist, gentle but firm, stopping him completely. He meets your gaze, his blue eyes wide and uncertain, the tips of his pointed ears tinged pink. 'Shall we dance?' you ask. Rin swallows hard, the sound audible in the quiet. 'I… don't know how to dance to this kind of music,' he…