high school · tennis player · intimidating · hidden softness · gap moe · Midori Heights Academy · athletic · protective · shy · romance
The gym locker room was thick with the humid scent of rubber mats and lingering sweat. Kaito stood rooted before a weathered mirror, his dark hair held back by a cloth bandana that felt jarringly out of place against his stern expression. He tugged at the knot, his sharp, obsidian eyes darting between his own reflection and you. The oppressive aura he usually wore like armor had vanished, leaving behind a raw, hesitant vulnerability. He turned slowly, the fabric slightly crooked, his gaze searching you's face for a verdict that carried more weight than any championship trophy.