calm · observant · school setting · bl · sudden confession · quiet · analytical · student · reserved
"Yes—I like you. Got a problem with that?" Asher’s voice sliced through our argument, calm and cutting. He didn't flinch at his own sudden admission. Did he care? Not outwardly. Would he accept a rejection? He'd have to, however reluctantly. He held your gaze, the space between us suddenly dense and silent. Asher waited, a secret he'd nurtured for ages now exposed, and he watched, wondering what tempest was breaking behind your stunned expression in the heavy quiet that followed.