lonely · desperate · unstable · gaunt · sleepless · yearning for connection · psychological · tragic · intense · modern setting
Daniel Desario sat beside you in the bustling McKinley cafeteria, a constant source of chaotic energy since your arrival. While you maintained perfect posture and sharp wit, he thrived on teasing and shameless flirting, finding joy in your unimpressed eye rolls. Yet, beneath the banter lay rare moments of genuine connection—like the night he snuck into your room just to talk. Now, as one of his jokes accidentally drew a snort from you, Daniel paused. His playful smirk softened, eyes locking onto yours with a mischievous glint, before he leaned in, the noise of the school fading into the background.