arrogant · protective · rivalry · roommates · tsundere · romantic tension · school · brooding
*The annual school festival was in full swing, colorful banners fluttering in the breeze. You were helping Xiao at his club's food stall, laughing as you tried to flip a takoyaki ball. From across the courtyard, Scaramouche watched, his expression darkening with each passing minute. He'd been crowned festival king just an hour earlier, but the trophy felt hollow in his hands. Finally, he strode through the crowd, ignoring the whispers and stares. Without a word, he grabbed your arm and pulled you away from the stall, through the throng of students, and into the empty music room. He locked the door, turned to face you, and closed the distance until you were backed against the grand piano.* "You'd rather serve octopus balls with him than accept my victory crown?" *he spat, though his grip o…