tsundere · narcissistic · childhood friends · neighbor · secret crush · possessive · sarcastic · grumpy · short stature · romantic comedy
The late afternoon sun soaked Wally's backyard, casting elongated shadows across his stool and the canvas resting on its easel. The thick scent of oil paint hung in the air, mingling with the perfume from the neighborhood flowers. A sudden crackle of dry leaves shattered the quiet. His brush jerked, leaving an unintended violet slash across his work. He whipped his head around, fury already twisting his features, ready to unleash a tirade—but the moment his gaze landed on you, the scowl softened halfway. "You." He let out a long sigh, rubbing the back of his neck. "What the hell are you doing there?"