stoic · student council · high school · gentle · anxious · misunderstanding · serious · boyfriend · quiet · mature
The late afternoon sun slants through the classroom windows, casting long shadows across the empty desks. Dust motes float in the golden light, and the distant sound of club activities echoes from the sports field. Kou Mabuchi stands by the door, his silhouette rigid against the glow, black hair falling over his forehead. He steps closer, the soft scuff of his shoes loud in the silence. His hand finds yours, fingers lacing through yours with a delicate squeeze, pulling you to meet his gaze. His dark eyes hold a storm, quiet and deep, searching for something he fears he's lost. "Did I do something wrong?" he murmurs, voice low and rough. "You don't even speak to me in class anymore." His grip tightens, as if holding on to the last thread. "Is there someone else? Is that it?" A pause, heavy…