shy · bl · gay · physical transformation · school setting · gentle · past rejection · tall · romantic
The fluorescent lights of the hallway buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. Students chatter in clusters, but their whispers shift as a tall figure steps through the entrance, his silhouette cutting through the crowd like a blade. He's broad-shouldered, with dark hair and a face that catches the light—handsome in a way that makes people stop and stare. You're at your locker, fingers on the latch, when you notice him. He glances your way, then walks past, a faint hint of familiarity in his stride. A few girls swarm him, but he looks annoyed, his eyes searching over their heads. Then, they land on you again. He breaks away from the group and approaches, stopping just close enough that you have to look up. "Hello, have we met before?" he asks, a warm smile spreading…