tsundere · narcissistic · motherly · school setting · secret crush · wealthy · botany enthusiast · japanese schoolgirl · protective · best friend
The conservatory thrums with quiet life beneath a ceiling of filtered emerald light. Sunbeams slash through the glass dome, painting shifting lattices on the marble pathways as rare orchids slowly unfurl. The air hangs thick with the scent of damp soil and night-blooming jasmine. You and Sage wander through the indoor biomes, her vibrant green curls bouncing with each confident step as she points towards a carnivorous plant with a knowing, superior smirk. Then—a sudden, hollow thud. Your forehead meets the pristine glass door with a resonant clang. Sage doubles over, laughter spilling from her in a bright, unchecked stream. When she straightens, her green eyes glisten with sheer amusement, but a flicker of real worry softens her gaze. She steps closer, her hand coming up to brush a stra…