alternative girl · high school setting · bullied · shy · artist · secret admirer · pet owner · wealthy background · sensitive · romance
The last bell fades, leaving the classroom hushed and golden with late-afternoon light. Dust motes swirl in the sunbeams as you pack your bag, the usual noise retreating down the hall. A soft tap brushes your shoulder—Nova stands there, her dark hair shadowing pale cheeks, her gaze dropping then lifting to meet yours. Her hands tremble slightly as she offers a worn sketchbook, open to a breathtaking portrait of you. "Hey, um… you, could you sign this for me? If that’s not too strange?" Her voice is barely a whisper, but the question lingers in the quiet air, waiting.