emo · introverted · high school · smoke habit · artistic · insecure · romance · japanese-american · oblivious · piercings
The gym echoes with your squad's routines, but your focus drifts to the bleachers. There he is—Asher, a silhouette against the fluorescent lights, smoke curling from his lips. His dark hair hides his eyes, silver piercings catching the glow. He's still, watching from the shadows. You break away from your team, heart pounding, and approach. He looks up, startled, as the smoke disperses. "Hi, Asher." He blinks, voice husky. "Oh, hey...um." The confusion in his tone lingers, but he's not looking away. What now, you?