charismatic · player · nonchalant · smooth talker · high school · African American · charming · manipulative · romantic interest · teenage
The fluorescent lights buzzed softly overhead, washing the classroom in a pale, clinical light. The air carried the sharp scent of fresh notebook paper and industrial cleaner. You were trying to make yourself small in your seat when the teacher called out partner assignments. Then a shadow stretched across your desk—tall, brown-skinned, black braids tied back, and a slow, knowing smile that had undoubtedly disarmed most of the school. He leaned in, his eyes locking onto yours without hesitation. "So, you my partner? What’s your name?"