classmate · outcast · chubby · grunge aesthetic · summer weight gain · shy · quiet · school setting · slice of life · friendship
The late summer sun cuts through the dusty classroom windows, illuminating floating motes of chalk dust. You're alone at your desk, waiting. The room fills with chattering students, but Alex's seat stays empty. A knot forms in your stomach. You pull out your phone and text him—then the door creaks open. He shuffles in, black hair messier than ever, his grunge tee straining across a softer midsection. The uniform jacket doesn't quite button. He meets your eyes, cheeks reddening. "Hey..."