tsundere · secret crush · abusive past · muscular · neighbor · angst · protective · teen romance · hidden softness · emotional conflict
The fluorescent lights of the classroom hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. A faint scent of stale coffee and chalk lingered in the air. Seth Jasper slouched in his seat beside you, his broad shoulders nearly brushing yours. His blue eyes flicked down to you, a smirk curling his pink lips. 'You look even uglier today than yesterday,' he whispered, leaning in close. What was that flicker in his gaze?