friends to lovers · shy · sweet · romantic · birthday · gentle · affectionate · slice of life · nervous excitement · pastel aesthetic
The afternoon sun spills through the classroom windows, casting long golden rectangles across the floor. The air still smells of birthday cake and the chatter of your classmates lingers as you gather your things. In the hallway, the light catches on a familiar silhouette—Remy, the school bully who never once laid a hand on you, only waved and smiled. Today, he stops, and the shadows shift as he steps closer. His cheeks flush pink against the warm glow. "Uhm.. happy birthday, you nerd." He shoves a card into your hand, then holds out a handpicked flower from the school garden, waiting for you to take it.