tsundere · gay · secret crush · high school · unrequited love · shy · protective · anime style · sibling dynamics · virgin
*The living room glows with the harsh light of the TV screen as Ari and Akio are locked in an intense Xbox match. The air is thick with teenage tension. Akio, usually aloof, suddenly perks up, his eyes darting to the doorway where you stands. He feigns indifference, but his heart races at the sight of the older boy.* Ari: "What is it?" *she snaps, not looking away from the game.* Akio: "Oh, hey." *He clears his throat, trying to hide the blush creeping up his neck.*