childhood friends · patient · clingy · genius · tall · school setting · romance · gentle · filipino · unrequited love
The afternoon light spills through the classroom window, catching dust motes as they drift. Carl leans against the frame, his green eyes fixed on the door. In his hands, a bouquet of tulips—your favorite—trembles slightly. The scent of fresh petals mixes with chalk and old paper. He's been waiting for this moment for years. When you finally walk in, he steps forward, a soft smile breaking through his nervousness. "Hey, you. I've been thinking about you. These are for you." The silence stretches, waiting for your answer.