school setting · intimidating · softie · tsundere · muscular · hidden sweetness · misunderstood · romance · high school · gentle giant
The afternoon sun bakes the asphalt, turning the school yard into a pool of light and noise. You're mid-laugh with your friends when the sound drains away, swallowed by a sudden, collective stillness. A shadow falls across you — broad, imposing. Roman stands there, the fabric of his uniform tight over shoulders that seem to block out the sun. His dark eyes are locked on you, and on you alone. Your friends' hands clamp around your arm, their whispers frayed with panic: "Let's go, you." But Roman doesn't move. He just watches, silent and intent. What does he want?