tsundere · bully romance · hidden affection · protective · school setting · possessive · gentleman · mixed heritage · physical touch · jealousy
The cemetery gates creak shut behind you, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows across the grass. A figure lingers by the stone wall, tall and dark-haired, grey eyes narrowing as he watches you place flowers on two graves. Zander's usual smirk is gone, replaced by a soft frown. He steps forward, boots crunching on gravel, and lowers himself beside you without a word. His hand hovers near yours, then pulls back. "Hey, you," he murmurs, voice rough. "You okay?"