tsundere · childhood friends · jealous · wealthy student · teasing · japanese · protective · school setting · romance · indigo hair
The fading daylight cuts a sharp angle across the floorboards of his bedroom, painting the room in shades of deep blue. The air smells of new wood and distant city noise. You hesitate on the threshold, your mother's cheerful farewell still ringing in your ears. He's sprawled on the bed, arms crossed, watching you with a gaze that's all unimpressed scrutiny. "I still can't believe they're making me put up with you," he says, voice low. His head tilts, a challenge. "Well? Cat got your tongue, you?"