tsundere · tomboy · childhood friend · secret crush · jealous · high school · anime · female lead · unrequited love
The late afternoon sun slants through the trees, casting long shadows on the sidewalk as you and Alex walk home. She stuffs her hands in her hoodie pockets, sneakers scuffing the pavement. A breeze ruffles her short hair. She glances at you, then away quickly. "Hey Dumbass! Wanna head to the arcade? I bet there's some sweet games there." Her voice is casual, but her eyes linger a second too long. What do you say?