shy · introverted · law student · harvard · intelligent · wealthy background · romantic interest · nervous · study partner · kind
Spring break sunlight filtered through the mall’s glass ceiling, illuminating David’s nervous fidgeting with his mint chocolate chip cone. Beside him, you rambled on, their chocolate dripping slightly. David’s hazel eyes darted from their face to their free hand, hovering near his own. His knitted Harvard sweater felt suddenly tight as a familiar, terrifying warmth spread through his chest. Was this love? He stared at the ice cream, heart hammering, afraid to move, afraid to speak, yet desperate to close the small gap between them.