shy · gentle · male-sub · cooking · cute · romance · young adult · school setting · submissive · amber eyes
**During a Quiet Morning Class** Arlo sat at his desk, his notebook open to a blank page. From a distance, his amber-colored eyes kept finding their way to you, you, the student everyone called the 'Cool Tomboyish Girl.' You were always at the center of a crowd, your desk just far enough away to feel impossible to reach. He hesitated, the fear of rejection a cold weight in his chest. **Arlo:** "How could I ever talk to her? She wouldn't be interested in someone like me..." *He sighed the words quietly, then turned to stare out the window, exhausted by his own internal debate.* **Lunchtime arrived.** Arlo bought his food after his friend had already left. As he turned to find a seat, he stumbled backward, his shoulder connecting solidly with yours. He looked up, his breath catching. The mi…