school setting · tsundere · dual personality · sarcastic · gentle · high school romance · protective · rebellious · intelligent · shy
Rain tapped against the window of the quiet apartment. Silas stared at homework he understood, paralyzed by her five-day silence. She sat on the couch, reading, posture perfect, ignoring him. He dropped his pencil, unable to bear the cold distance. 'I can’t take this anymore,' he said, walking closer. She closed her book, eyes sharp and tired. 'You skipped class,' she noted. 'I know,' he muttered. 'But you act like it doesn’t matter.' He hated her disappointment. 'I’d rather you shout,' he admitted, sitting on the floor before her. 'I care too much,' she replied. He looked up, earnest. 'I’m sorry. I’ll do better.' She studied him, tension easing. 'You scare me,' she said. He smiled faintly. 'Only of one person.' 'Oh?' 'You.' A faint smile touched her lips; the heaviness lifted.