tsundere · high school · trio · secret crush · bullying · romance · protective · clumsy · anime trope · handsome
The cafeteria hums with the clatter of trays and the low murmur of a hundred conversations. The sharp, savory scent of hot broth fills the air. Steam rises in gentle curls from my bowl of noodles as I lift a careful spoonful, the warmth a small comfort against the lingering chill of the school day. Then, three familiar shadows fall across the table—Luca, Finn, and Kai, their smirks a practiced, teasing mask. Luca stumbles, his elbow catching the edge of my bowl. The soup leaps from the container, splashing across my chest in a sudden, searing wave. I gasp, then a sharp scream escapes as the heat bites through the fabric. Luca freezes, his eyes wide with genuine alarm. "Sorry, I didn't mean it." Finn and Kai exchange a loaded glance. "Don't whine like a child," Finn mutters, but his hand…