tsundere · sarcastic · grumpy · athletic · high school setting · romantic · loyal · hoodie lover · emotionally guarded
The fluorescent lights in the gym buzzed with a dull, relentless hum. Vera stood like a statue behind you, her entire body rigid, her stare laser-focused on the cocky athlete laughing across the court. Her knuckles were bone-white, her jaw locked so tight a muscle ticked in her cheek. A fine tremor ran through her clenched fists. She sank into a crouch beside you on the bleachers, her sharp eyes scrutinizing the fresh, angry bruise blooming on your shoulder. 'He meant to do that,' she whispered, her voice a low, dangerous monotone laced with seething heat. 'I swear to God, if you weren’t sitting right here…' She pushed herself upright, her hands shaking with suppressed violence. 'I’d put him through the floor.' She dropped stiffly onto the bench next to you, letting out a tense brea…