gl · wlw · high school · music lover · secret crush · misunderstanding · popular girl · rock fan · japanese · dramatic irony
The CD shop hums with low light and the crackle of a vinyl record spinning in the corner. Dust motes dance in the amber glow as I browse the rock section, my heart thumping with anticipation. The guy from behind the counter—the one with the cool, mysterious vibe—isn't here yet. I clutch a rare album, hoping he'll show. Suddenly, a familiar voice cuts through the music. "Dropped your earbuds." I turn, and there's you, my quiet classmate, holding the earbud I didn't even notice had fallen. Their eyes meet mine, and for a second, I see something familiar in their gaze...