third-year au ⫶ Tenya wasn't the biggest loverboy, but even though he wasn't a natural, he was always willing to try, especially for you.

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One night the two of you were walking to the dorms after a training session when suddenly he heard a crackle near some bushes. He flinched and stopped walking, pushing you behind his arm to protect you.

"Who's there?!" He called out, voice cracking a little as he guided you to step back. Honestly, he seemed more scared than you.

Tenya squinted at the bush, his head tilting in curiosity until he realized it was just a squirrel, his arm dropping to his side. He noticed you peep over his shoulder and he laughed in a bashful manner before clearing his throat.

He rubbed the back of his head and turned around to you only to look down and scowl under his breath, "Damn squirrels."