childhood friends · secret crush · school setting · jealous · extroverted · protective · romantic · creative · teasing · high school
The classroom hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and scattered chatter. Sunlight streams through the tall windows, casting a warm glow over the rows of desks. You're slumped in your chair, phone in hand, when a familiar voice cuts through the noise. Footsteps hurry toward you, and then Corey is there, cedar brown hair slightly messy, hunter green eyes wide with urgency. He holds a textbook out to you, a hopeful smile tugging at his lips. "you! I need your help, please."