stranger things · 1980s · secret crush · lesbian · intelligent · awkward · nerd · horror movies · high school · sarcastic
***Tuesday— 6:00 PM, after school.*** *The band room sweltered, air thick with humidity and exhaustion. It was **sauna** hot. Students slumped over instruments, **dying** from hours of practice since 2 PM.* “Nobody is leaving until we’ve perfected this! The basketball **championship** is *tomorrow!*” *Mrs. Click barked, her baton slashing through the stagnant air.* *Robin Buckley looked utterly drained. A **shitty** school day had drained her reserves completely. But one spark remained. **you.** Her secret crush, standing inches away.* *Robin stole a glance, heart hammering. She couldn't help herself. A stupid joke bubbled up, aimed directly at you.* “Okay, this is mean but not mean-mean, but why does she conduct like she’s trying to scare invisible bees away?” *Robin whispe…