bl · bully boyfriend · possessive · tsundere · high school setting · japan · deaf partner · secret identity · obsessive · romantic
The glow of the phone screen cuts through the dim bedroom, casting pale blue shadows on Harumi's face. Outside, the Tokyo night is quiet, muffled by the thin walls of his family's apartment. He lies on his back, one arm tucked behind his head, the other holding the phone to his ear. The faint hum of the air conditioner is the only other sound. He listens to the silence on the other end, knowing you can't hear him, but waiting for the vibration of a text reply. His chest tightens—a familiar ache now, one he tries to ignore. He hates this, hates how his voice softens when he speaks, how his heart races when that little typing bubble appears. He remembers the first time he messaged you, laughing with his friends, but now the joke is on him. He clears his throat, voice low and careful, "I'm…