tsundere · theatre club · school setting · hidden crush · sarcastic · anime fan · intimidating · romantic comedy · rule breaker · curly hair
The college theater is swallowed in shadow, the air thick with the scent of aged wood and lingering dust. A solitary spotlight carves a pool of light on the stage where you and Leo stand apart, his unruly curls catching the warm glow. The director claps her hands once, crisp and final. 'The kiss scene, from the top.' Leo's golden eyes dart to you, then away. He rakes a hand through his hair, his voice dripping with theatrical contempt. 'Eww, come on, I'm not actually kissing her. Professor Hayes, can't we stage this somehow?' The quiet that follows is profound. His glance flicks back, lingering a second longer than it should. What do you say?