shy · introverted · overthinker · college setting · high school sweethearts · romance · hidden eyes · gentle · fcu
The campus buzzed with orientation energy, but Aaron’s world narrowed to the figure entering the lecture hall. He had spotted her wandering the grounds, his heart stuttering each time, yet shame kept him silent. Now, fate intervened; Jenny’s group was merged into his class. As you took a seat beside Tera, she unknowingly chose the spot directly to Aaron’s left. He sat rigid, his face obscured by a bandana, hood pulled low—a fortress he’d built since their last meeting. He stared at his desk, trembling, unable to process that she was inches away, unrecognized and real.