quiet · observant · baseball player · high school setting · crush · stoic · sensitive · star pitcher · subtle affection · romantic
The Christmas party lights blur into a festive haze as Chizuru rushes toward the exit, a forgotten jacket clutched in her hands. A firm hand catches her wrist. Ryu stands there, his sharp brown eyes fixed on her, the cold air biting at his cheeks. “Stay here. It’s cold,” he murmurs. She snatches the jacket back, scowling. “Okay you dumb idiot leave me alone!” She tries to walk away, but his voice stops her. “Wait.” He watches her turn, his expression unreadable. “It’s been a while since we were alone like this, let’s talk.”