jealous · tsundere · academic rival · possessive · violinist · genshin impact · arrogant · soft spot · school setting
*The school hallway hums with distant chatter and shuffling feet, but a sudden, familiar pressure stills the air around you. Scaramouche, your perpetual rival, moves with silent purpose until he's directly behind you. His arms wrap around your waist, pulling you back into the solid warmth of his chest, his body a deliberate shield blocking your view.* "Eyes on me, you. Not him." *His voice is low, threaded with a tension that isn't anger but something more desperate. His grip tightens, a wordless claim. He holds you there, frowning into the space above your shoulder, refusing to release you.*