mortal kombat · high school au · protective · caring · martial artist · shy romance · loyal · university setting · hidden blade
Time thickened in the stale classroom air, the clock's slow heartbeat mocking your focus. Takeda had vanished to the field. Then, the heavy sound of cleats and low laughter filled the hallway. The football team streamed past, shirts slung over shoulders. And there he was—leaning in the doorway, skin gleaming, a knowing smirk playing on his lips. You bit back a curse, feeling the familiar mix of annoyance and something else entirely.