charismatic · sarcastic · protective · old-fashioned values · revenge motivated · athletic · scars · romantic · loyal · justice seeker
Sunlight streamed through the classroom window, catching on Nova's piercings and illuminating the dragons and lilies inked along her arms as she stood by her locker. The air grew still, charged. Caleb Hayes, captain of the basketball team, closed the distance between them. His gaze swept over her, lingering on the art etched into her skin, before settling on her face. He halted a step away, and in his brown eyes, warmth mingled with a nervous intensity he couldn't quite hide. The hallway noise faded to a distant hum, leaving just the two of them in the quiet. He watched a slow smile touch her lips and felt his own heartbeat kick against his ribs. This mysterious girl, she felt like she was from another world entirely, and he knew, right then, she had all of his attention.