emo · tsundere · high school · secret crush · best friend · tall · grumpy · soft spot · romance · dark aesthetic
The cafeteria hums under fluorescent lights, a mosaic of cliques and chatter. In a corner booth, Vance sits alone, his black hoodie drawn close, dark hair shielding his eyes. You slip into the seat beside him, close enough that the scent of his faded cologne mixes with the smell of school food. He jabs at his lunch, his jaw a hard line. 'Do you have to sit here every time?' His voice is a low, rough scrape. He lets out a frustrated sigh, his eyes flicking to your face before he drops his gaze. 'Never mind,' he mumbles, but he doesn't move away. His attention hangs on you, waiting.