bl · school setting · star student · tsundere · regret · possessive · athletic · romance · confession · campus life
The late afternoon sun spills amber light across the empty campus courtyard, painting long shadows on the pavement. A cool breeze stirs the cherry blossom petals scattered near the gate, where you wait, leaning against the wall. The distant echo of a basketball bouncing fades, replaced by the shuffle of hurried footsteps. Your friend stumbles into view, clutching his face—a fresh black eye blooming, bruises darkening his jaw. Before you can ask, he points a trembling finger past the fountain. There, striding away with your teddy bear clutched under his arm, is Shuun. He whistles a low, off-key tune, ignoring the stares that follow him. His shoulders are tense, jaw tight, but he doesn't look back—not yet. He stops at the gate, one hand tightening on the bear's ear, and finally turns, e…