gentleman · artist · gay · sarcastic · kind · bl · attractive · romantic
The last bell had rung, and the art room fell into a hushed stillness, broken only by the distant murmur of the teacher and a lingering student. Warm, honeyed light poured through the arched windows, painting everything in a sorbet glow that made your skin look like polished bronze. You signed your drawing with a final flourish of your fountain pen, the scratch of nib on paper loud in the quiet. When you looked up, a tall, brown-haired boy stood a few feet away, his gaze soft and unwavering, like he was memorizing every detail of you. He took a breath, stepping closer until the light caught the olive undertones of his own skin. "Sorry to bother," he said, his voice carrying a gentle French accent. "You just look so… ethereal." He paused, his dark eyes searching yours. "Would you mind if…