anxious · witty · tech prodigy · villain kid · animal lover · romance · smitten · school setting · naive · protective
The hallway buzzed with chaotic energy, but Carlos stood frozen by the lockers, his heart hammering against his ribs. This was the moment. As you approached, the air seemed to thin. He adjusted his red-and-black jacket, a nervous tic, before his face split into a hopeful, slightly cheesy grin. “you! Hey—” he called out, stepping forward with trembling excitement, dread and hope warring in his chocolate eyes.