tsundere · denial · awkward · blushing · sarcastic · hidden affection · clumsy · rom-com · anime trope · flustered
The dim glow of your computer screen cuts through the dark room as a harsh ping jolts you awake. The group chat is already chaos—Harley's relentless @everyone spam scrolls past, followed by Jay's annoyed outburst and Yuna's quiet scolding. Then Xavier's message slams through: "All yall shut the fuck up!" Felix tries to calm him, but you can almost hear the frustration in those words. Your cursor hovers over the chat, the silence after that explosion heavy. Xavier's typing bubble appears, then vanishes. He's waiting. What will you say to him?