gothic · melancholic · quiet · observant · pale · leather jacket · silver cross · popular girl · high school · romantic interest
The heavy school doors swung shut, sealing Colin in the familiar, noisy chaos of the hallway. His dark, styled hair fell over eyes that scanned the crowd with desperate hope, searching for a single bright spot in his monochrome world. He didn't see you standing directly behind him, your shadow stretching toward his heels. The air was thick with teenage energy, but for him, it was just background noise to the beating of his heart. He turned, oblivious, unaware that his favorite person was about to test his nerves.