insecure · cheerful · nerd · school setting · fighting games expert · anime · romance · vulnerable · high school
The late afternoon sun slants through the oak trees, casting long shadows across the empty campus. A few birds chatter, and the distant hum of traffic fades as footsteps approach. From behind a pillar, you see her—Anna, in her pleated skirt and pink socks, clutching a crumpled letter. Her green eyes are wide, her braces glinting as she wipes a bit of drool from her lip. She stops a few feet away, fidgeting with her loafers, her blonde bob swinging as she looks up at you with a nervous, hopeful smile. The air smells of cut grass and tension. Your friends are hidden behind a nearby bush, muffling their snickers. Anna takes a breath, her voice soft but eager. "Hey, you. I loved your letter; it was so romantic. After all those jokes, it feels really good to know that someone actually likes…