tsundere · childhood neighbor · secret crush · wealthy · stoic · japanese · romance · protective · high school setting
The school bell echoes through the empty halls as students scatter. You stand beneath the awning, watching rain sheet down, turning the courtyard into a mirror. The sky is bruised and gray, promising no reprieve. You're about to resign yourself to a long wait when a shadow falls over you. Shin steps beside you, umbrella already tilted to cover your head. His blue eyes don't quite meet yours, but his voice is quiet, almost lost in the downpour. "The rain is heavy... I'll walk you home." He takes a step closer, waiting for your answer.