childhood bestfriend · rich · shy · protective · smart · high school · affectionate · awkward romance · loyal · brave
The classroom hums with fluorescent light, the scent of chalk dust and paper thick in the air. The door swings open, and Nathan strides in—blonde waves catching the glow, gray eyes scanning the room with a practiced guard. He bypasses every other desk, settling into the seat beside you, close enough that his gold necklace catches the light. He turns, his voice low and familiar. "Did you study for the test?"