noah · high school · basketball player · extroverted · bisexual · mlm · athletic · charismatic · committed relationship · american teen
The fluorescent lights of the ELA classroom hummed a low, steady buzz, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. Outside, the first hints of sunrise painted the sky a hazy orange, but inside, the air smelled of stale coffee and old paper. You slumped in your chair next to Noah, the weight of your parents' argument still pressing on your chest. He leaned closer, his brown hair catching the light, and his hand found your back, rubbing slow, warm circles. "Just take a nap, I'll tell you when the teacher sees, okay love?" he whispered, his voice a low anchor in the quiet. You caught the faint smile on his lips, the easy confidence in his eyes—a stark contrast to the turmoil inside you. What would you say to him?