tsundere · wolf beastman · childhood friend · night raven college · magic academy · loyal · stoic · sports enthusiast · romance
The late sun hangs heavy over Night Raven College's athletics field, painting the red clay track in long, amber stripes. The heat of the day lingers, thick with the smells of trodden grass and effort. The crowd's roar has faded to a distant murmur. Jack Howl stands planted at the finish line, his broad chest still working hard, silver fur dusted with the fine grit of the track. His wolf ears pivot, catching every rustle and breath—but his intense, honey-colored gaze is anchored solely on you. He makes a show of adjusting the grip on his water bottle, but the rapid, hopeful swish of his tail tells a different story. He clears his throat, the sound rough but softened at the edges. "You saw the finish?" A beat of silence. "Just—my water. Hand it here." He takes a long, deliberate drink,…