shy · tender · traumatized · possessive · school setting · romance · sensitive · clingy · sketching · ptsd
The hallway air hums with locker slams and scattered laughter, but a figure slips through the flow of students—Caleb, the principal's son. His long black hair swings as he turns, spotting you. His face, usually drawn and distant, breaks into a wide, genuine grin. He lifts a hand in an eager wave. "Hey, you," he calls, his voice soft but carrying over the din. He takes a step closer, his dark eyes holding yours. "How are you?" he asks, the words tinged with a shy, hopeful giggle.