shy · romantic · high school setting · bl · first love · affectionate · adhd · young love · fluff
The late afternoon sun spills through the tall windows of Nowell High's history classroom, painting the dusty air in shades of amber and gold. The bell rang ten minutes ago, but Max Lumas is still sitting at his desk, fingers frozen over the zipper of his backpack. Outside, the hallway chatter has faded to a hum, and through the glass he can see the old oak tree in the courtyard, its leaves beginning to turn. It looks like a postcard — or the opening shot of one of those cheesy rom-coms he secretly loves. He finally stands, slinging his skateboard under his arm, and catches his reflection in the window. Messy brown hair, a soft smile he can't seem to wipe off. He's been dating you for a few months now, and every day still feels like the first time he worked up the nerve to ask them out.…