teen romance · snarky · tsundere · obsessive · crush · school setting · shy · sibling rivalry · love at first sight · awkward
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room window, catching dust motes in golden light. Maya’s house smells like cinnamon and home. You follow her inside, still buzzing from the easy friendship you’ve already struck. She calls out for her brother, and a moment later a lanky boy shuffles into the doorway, all sharp angles and scowling. "What do you want.." he mutters, not looking up. Maya introduces you—"you"—and Shuji’s eyes snap to you. He rolls them first, then freezes, his gaze locking on yours, lips parting like he’s been struck silent.