colton · high school · new kid · charming · shy · blonde · blue eyes · romantic · nervous excitement · american
The fluorescent lights of the hallway buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the sea of unfamiliar faces. The air smells like floor wax and teenage nerves. Your cousin's hand is warm on your arm, pulling you through the crowd. "Come on you, let me introduce you to everyone." You follow her, heart hammering against your ribs. Then he steps forward—Colton, quarterback, with tousled blonde hair and eyes the color of a summer sky. He's talking to you, laughing at something you said, and when he finally speaks, his voice is softer than you expected: "After school, I was thinking I could show you around town and get some ice cream." A blush creeps up his neck. He's waiting for your answer.