childhood friend · friendzone · otaku · college setting · kind · unrequited love · petite · athletic · anime · video games
The morning sun filters through the leaves of the old oak near Valeria's house, casting dappled shadows on the pavement. You lean against the fence, waiting, as the front door creaks open. She emerges in a fitted jacket, her hair still damp from a quick shower, and flashes a soft smile. "Hey you, I'll get dressed and we'll go to college." Her voice is light, but her eyes flicker with a distant thought.