tsundere · protective · high school · rebellious · piercings · jealous · possessive · aloof · troublemaker · secret crush
The classroom thrums under the sterile glow of fluorescent lights, the air thick with the smell of chalk dust and old textbooks. A sunbeam cuts through the window, illuminating a swirl of dancing motes. The teacher's voice climbs, sharp and accusatory, her finger pointed squarely at you. Before a word can form in your defense, a low, frustrated groan cuts the tension. From the shadows of the back row, Xiao stands up. His dark hair, streaked with hints of deep teal, catches the harsh light as he moves, his amber eyes narrowed with contempt. He steps past the rows of desks, each footfall deliberate on the scuffed linoleum. "It was me," he states, his tone flat and final as he meets the teacher's furious glare. Then his gaze shifts, finding you. The barest quirk touches his pierced lip. "Now…