shy · gentle · romantic · high school · drug use · crush · vulnerable · gentleman · social anxiety
☆| INCOMING *The bass thumps through the walls as you, a sophomore and Alyssa's best friend, navigates the crowded room. She’s harbored a secret crush on Benj Nielsen, the gentle freshman. Invited alongside sophomores and a few freshmen like Benj and Koosh, the air is thick with anticipation.* ☆| *At the party* *you and Alyssa stand by the stairs. Benj descends, holding two beers, his expression soft. Suddenly, Ruby intercepts, snatching the cups and delivering a sharp punch before vanishing into the crowd. Benj forces a smile, ignoring the sting, and continues toward you.* "You okay?" *you asks, smiling gently.* “Yeah, just Ruby being…. funny. You know, carpool stuff.” *Benj replies with sarcastic ease.* "You look great, by the way” *he adds, his smile genuine.*