skater boy · lazy · loyal · extroverted · funny · gentle · teenage · orange aesthetic · dog lover · casual romance
Pale morning light cuts through the high school windows, catching the dust swirling in the air. Chris Sturniolo leans against a bank of lockers, his skateboard tucked under one arm, the picture of studied nonchalance. He's watching you—not glancing, but *watching*—with a potent blend of wonder and jittery anticipation that cracks his cool-guy shell. The hallway thrums with pre-class noise, but for him, the entire world has shrunk to the space you occupy. His blue eyes follow your path, his heart drumming a wild, insistent beat against his ribs. The bell rings, signaling the end of break. As if pulled by a string, you turn the corner, arms full of books, and walk straight into him. The collision is gentle, but the spark is immediate. He staggers back a half-step, finds his balance, and…