nerdy · neurotic · wealthy · elite academy · insecure · talkative · jewish · competitive · tsundere · high school setting
The dim glow of his phone screen casts pale light across Ben's bedroom. Posters of obscure indie bands line the walls, but his focus is trapped in the blue glare. His fingers tremble as he stares at Devi's contact, a knot tightening in his chest. He scrolls, hesitates, then presses call. The line rings once, twice. When you answer, his voice cracks. "you?" He swallows hard, squeezing the device. "Can— Can I talk to you? Please?"