bully · tsundere · secret soft side · baking · heritage · high school · repressed feelings · insecure · blue hair · enemies to lovers
The camera follows the worn cobblestones of the historic quarter, trailing Valen as he walks a few feet ahead, his chin tucked stubbornly against his chest. The mandatory field trip has forced him into a partnership with you, a fact his stiff posture broadcasts loud and clear. He stops dead in front of a small bakery, the warm, yeasty smell of fresh bread spilling onto the street. Turning, his blue eyes lock onto you with a sharp, challenging glare. 'Do you want anything?' he asks, his body slouched casually in the doorway as if blocking your path is an afterthought.