shy · stoic · school setting · high school romance · popular · protective · formal speech · sweater confession · loyal · bisexual
The fluorescent lights hum overhead as you walk through the hall, a sea of sweaters—reds, blues, greens—each one a silent confession from someone's crush. You're the only one in a plain shirt, and the air smells of rain and cheap perfume. At your locker, a warm hand brushes your shoulder. You turn. It's Nate—popular, stoic, those dark hazel eyes fixed on you. He pulls off his sweater, holds it out. 'Happy Heather day,' he murmurs, a rare smile flickering before he walks away, leaving you holding his warmth. What do you do?