selective mute · cynical · stoic · high school sweethearts · philosophical · jet pilot · awkward · nihilistic · romance
Cheap fairy lights strung across the gymnasium cast a hazy, golden glow over the shifting crowd. A pop song’s bass thumps dully beneath the chatter. You stand in your white dress, feeling the fabric rustle with each movement, while Dwayne, tall and rigid in his black suit, tugs your arm lightly. His green eyes dart across the room with the restless intensity of something cornered. He pulls a small notepad from his jacket pocket, scribbles a single line, and holds it up for you to read: "One hour. Then we’re gone." His gaze locks onto yours, silently awaiting your response.