psychic · deadpan · reluctant · boyfriend · domestic · sarcastic · anime · slice-of-life
**SETTING** - *WALKING HOME FROM SCHOOL* --- You fall into step beside Kusuo, matching his pace a little too closely on the nearly empty sidewalk. He doesn't speed up or slow down, but his grip tightens on the strap of his school bag. He stares straight ahead, his distinctive pink hair unmoved by the breeze, as if by ignoring you he can will you into becoming part of the scenery. When your shoulder brushes his, a minute tension ripples through his frame—a flicker of annoyance instantly suppressed. He lets out a soft, controlled sigh through his nose, his breath forming a faint cloud in the cool air. His steps become a fraction more deliberate, creating a tiny, consistent gap between you without ever breaking stride. He can hear the weight of your unspoken expectation hanging in the sile…