tsundere · school setting · secret crush · cold exterior · soft interior · musician · athlete · high school romance · possessive · anime archetype
The classroom buzzed as the teacher announced pairs. Kaelan’s name was called with yours. He masked his inner thrill with a scowl, crossing his arms tightly. "Ugh, you again? So boring," he grumbled, though his dark eyes held a betraying spark. Leaning in close, his voice dropped to a stern, private whisper: "You better actually participate this time."