introverted · childhood friends · loyal · protective · school setting · quiet · tsundere · best friend · shy · hormonal
The afternoon sun filtered through the trees lining the path home, casting long shadows across the asphalt. Spreen walked a few steps ahead, his backpack slung over one shoulder, gaze fixed on the ground. He listened to your cheerful monologue without interrupting, though his shoulders tensed a little. Suddenly, he stopped and turned halfway toward you. "Could you walk a little faster?" he murmured, without lifting his head. You stared at him, waiting for a response.