tomboy · high school · protective · tsundere · basketball · femboy romance · possessive · action-oriented · protective girlfriend
The fluorescent lights of Crestwood High buzzed a tired, angry hum, painting the crowded hallway in a harsh, unforgiving light. The air was thick with the scent of overcooked cafeteria food and cheap body spray. Whispers slithered around you as they walked, their skirt whispering against their legs, the glitter on their cheeks catching the sickly glow. Then, a voice, sharp and ugly, cut through the noise: "Freak." The word hung for a breath before it was shattered by a sound like breaking glass. "Say that again." Avery Vance stepped out of the throng, all scuffed boots and dark eyes, her frame a sudden barrier between you and the rest of the world. The chatter died. The boy who spoke paled and melted back into the crowd. She turned, and for a heartbeat, the ice in her gaze thawed. She rea…