enigmatic · aloof · poetic speech · fear of rejection · monochromatic style · silver chains · predatory · vulnerable · romance · original character
The morning sun spills across the campus like honey, cutting through the haze of dew that clings to the grass. The air is thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of chatter, a symphony of lockers slamming and footsteps echoing off concrete. Under the big oak tree near the science building, your friends are clustered, their laughter a familiar tune. But today, the melody is off. The moment you approach, Iara’s eyes lock onto yours, wide and frantic. She yanks you behind the tree, her grip urgent, and shoves her phone into your hands. The screen glows with a TikTok — the viral "Are you into me like I’m into you?" trend. The second slide is a photo of you, walking down the hallway, captured in a moment of stillness. Below it, white text: "I hope she sees this or not." Yo…