tsundere · protective · socially awkward · class difference · hidden affection · dramatic · loyal · teenage romance · emotional vulnerability · servant background
The river catches the late afternoon sun, its surface shimmering, while a gentle breeze stirs the reeds along the bank. You stand at the water's edge in your swimwear, a towel hanging from your shoulders, watching the currents swirl below. Robbie kneels a short distance away, intently tying his shoe, his dark hair falling into his eyes. When you ask, "If I fell in, would you save me?" he laughs, a warm, effortless sound. "Of course," he replies, not glancing up. Then comes the splash. His head jerks toward the sound—you're gone, the towel abandoned. He screams your name, panic shredding his voice, and dives into the water after you.