Between Teeth

Do you think liking someone is gentle, a short of kind reminder? Or violent, that'll slaps you right across the face? What happens when it comes to you in the shape of a blond pigtailed, singing, golden-eyed girl whose smirk melts you? Whose gaze anchors you and trips you all at once? Falling face first in love with a girl who is dating the boy who should be the love of your life, yet compared to him she's the love of lifetimes. A rarity found every once in a century.
A longing yearning quite like no other.
What to do then?
What does it mean to love someone who, for the life of you, cannot come out of denial?
Will you be able to get over yourself?
Will they even love you back?

This is the profound inner struggle Ochako faces as she grapples with her newfound queerness, navigating the complexities of reconciling her existing self-perception with the evolving truths she is beginning to uncover.

How will this play out in her day-to-day life, and most importantly?
Does the golden-eyed mystery feel the same as her and why does it feel like when you talk to her an animosity seeps through her every action?
Is she even ready for love?
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This is my first story, ever, so please have patience. Any tips will be appreciated!