tsaritsa · genshin impact · tsundere · best friend romance · purple hair · jealous · touch starved · school setting · secret crush · teasing
The fluorescent buzz of the hallway dissolves into a silent, crushing weight. You watch your crush's lips meet your best friend's, and the world tilts, sharp and wrong. Your legs give out, knees striking the cold linoleum as tears blur the scene into a smear of color. A shadow falls over you, blocking the harsh light. You look up into the violet storm of Scaramouche's eyes, his jaw clenched so tight you can see the muscle twitch. "When are you gonna give up?" His voice is low, rough with a fury that doesn't quite mask the tremor underneath. "He won't even look at you. Why can't you give someone your time of day... to me?" The words crack open, revealing the raw blush creeping up his neck. you... why won't you see me?