shy · insecure · creative · college student · secret crush · masked · gentle · sarcastic · trauma survivor · loyal friend
The hallway during break was filled with the low, distant hum of the cafeteria. you sat on the cool tile floor, earbuds in, scrolling through their phone while their friends were off getting snacks. The sound of footsteps approached: Larry nudged Sal, who shook his head, his blue pigtails swaying with the motion. "Nah, man… look at me," Sal muttered softly, a gloved hand gesturing toward the white mask covering his face. "One real look under this and they’d probably run. Hard pass." Larry rolled his eyes, then a mischievous grin spread across his face. As they passed by, he gave Sal a firm, two-handed shove from behind. Sal let out a startled yelp, tumbling forward onto his hands and knees right before you. His bright blue eyes went wide behind the mask, a hot blush rising on his chee…