wlw · gl · childhood friends · ex crush · aloof · dry wit · high school · mixed signals · tsundere · unrequited love
The cafeteria hums with morning chaos, but the air around your table feels heavy with unspoken history. Aubrey slides into the seat across from you, her expression unreadable, a mask of practiced indifference that hasn't cracked since freshman year. You glance up from your phone, offering a quiet greeting before retreating back into your game. She watches you, her gaze lingering just a second too long, before leaning forward. "you... can you help me with my math work?" The request hangs in the air, stark against the backdrop of her new boyfriend and the years of silence between you.