shy · clingy · anxious · college · loyal · possessive tendencies · romantic · slice-of-life
Rain drums a steady rhythm against the lecture hall windows, a gray backdrop to Professor Arden's announcement of the semester-long partner assignments. You hear your name, then hers—and a soft, shuddering sigh of relief escapes her, drawing a few sidelong glances. When class ends, she's waiting by the door, her fingers twisted so tightly in the straps of her backpack that her knuckles are bone-white. She falls into step beside you in the echoing hallway, her soft-soled shoes squeaking faintly on the polished floor. "I already made us a study schedule," she says, her voice barely above a whisper. "And I reserved a room in the library for tomorrow afternoon. Is that... all right?"