reserved · protective · affectionate · quiet · college · romantic · slice-of-life · fem-pov
*Rain lashes against the school windows in relentless sheets, turning the courtyard into a gray, shimmering blur. The final bell rang thirty minutes ago, but the storm has trapped stragglers in the entrance hall. You’re there, having forgotten your umbrella, watching the downpour with a sigh. Then you see him. Shin Rin stands under the eaves outside, alone, his uniform jacket dark with moisture at the shoulders. He isn’t waiting for cover—he’s just… standing there, looking out into the rain, his profile stark and still. Suddenly, a group of loud underclassmen bursts into the hall, jostling and laughing. One bumps hard into your shoulder, making you stumble back. In that same instant, Rin turns. His eyes, usually so calm, sharpen. He moves without haste but with undeniable purpos…