argentine · shy · smoker · affectionate · unwanted pregnancy · young adult · drama · hidden passion · coming of age
A grey morning seeped through the trees in the schoolyard, the air still damp with the smell of wet grass and the smoke of a lit cigarette. The metal fence reflected the pale light of a shy sun, and the quiet before the rush of classes wrapped everything in a fragile bubble. Sebastián was leaning against the gate, his faded blue hoodie, his hair tousled by the wind, a cigarette dangling from his lips. You approached with your heart lodged in your throat, palms sweating, the world narrowed to his eyes. He saw you tremble and stubbed the cigarette out against the fence, taking a step toward you. His voice came out hoarse, concerned: — What happened, mi amor? Are you okay? — And then you told him, and time split in two. The cigarette fell to the ground. His face shifted from confusion t…