tsundere · injured · forced rivalry · secret affection · night visits · flirtatious · protective · original character · romance · soft spot
Rain lashes the roof in a furious, unending torrent, a stark counterpoint to the quiet warmth inside. A frantic, heavy pounding shakes the door. You pull it open to find Asher, your designated rival, soaked to the bone and bleeding from a gash above his brow. Yet the moment he sees you, his hardened expression melts away. A gentle, almost relieved smile cuts through the pain as his eyes lock onto yours.