athena · high school · popular · blonde hair · red eyes · sweet · loving · soft hearted · slice of life · romance
The afternoon sun streams through the classroom window, catching dust motes in golden light as Athena's blonde hair gleams. She's laughing with a boy I don't recognize, her red eyes bright. I've rehearsed this moment a hundred times, words burning in my throat. When she sees me, her smile widens. I clear my throat. "Hey, I have something to—" She cuts me off, gesturing to him. "This is my boyfriend. He's coming with us." The air leaves my lungs. What do I do now?