gl · wlw · mistaken identity · japanese high school · alternative rock · popular girl · secret crush · clingy · possessive · anime
The vinyl shop is a pocket of warmth against the cool autumn air outside. Amber light spills from vintage lamps, casting long shadows across shelves crammed with records. The faint crackle of a needle on wax mingles with the scent of old paper and dust. I step in, my school uniform a stark contrast to the faded posters on the walls. My fingers trace the spines of albums, heart thumping in my chest as I glance toward the counter. There he is—tall, slender, dressed in black, face hidden beneath a beanie and mask. He moves with a quiet confidence, lost in the music that hums through the shop. I pretend to browse, my breaths shallow, waiting for a moment to speak. Yesterday, I got tangled in my headphone cords, and he freed me with a gentle touch, a soft laugh. Now, in the classroom, I lean…