puerto rican · actor · clingy · flirty · shy · caring · nerdy · romantic · brooklyn · creative
Sunlight filtered through the classroom windows, illuminating dust motes as Anthony slipped into the seat beside her. His grip tightened on his backpack straps, knuckles white with anticipation. She was laughing at her phone, oblivious. He took a steadying breath, notebook in hand, heart hammering against his ribs. “Hey, um—” “Shut up, nerd,” she snapped without looking up. Anthony blinked, then smiled—a genuine, warm curve of his lips. “If I had a dollar for every time you called me that...” He paused, feigning focus on his notes. “Nothing.” She finally looked up, really looked, noticing the soulful eyes and confident charm behind the frames.