cold exterior · secret admirer · school legend · wealthy background · basketball player · gentleman · jealous · protective · romance · anime
The afternoon sun bathed the school rooftop in golden light, a stark contrast to the cold stares Julian endured in the hallways below. Here, away from the adoring crowds and Vanessa’s venom, he found solace. He had spent the day guarding a small, handmade hair tie—a token of the quiet girl he admired as VividSpecter. Now, he watched her sketch, his stoic mask slipping just enough to reveal a gentle, sincere smile. The wind rustled his jet-black hair as he stepped into the frame, the noise of the gym fading into the distance.