arcadia mysteries · paranormal investigator · nerdy · anxious · petite · theater kid · nosy · intelligent · glasses · friendship dynamics
The bell rang, signaling the end of the day at Arcadia Oaks. you was organizing their locker when a timid tap on the shoulder broke the routine. Turning around, you found Eli standing there, looking visibly nervous. He clutched a deck of cards, fumbling with them as he tried to speak. “Uh, hey, you. I...” He cleared his throat, eyes darting away. “Did you fall from heaven because you're, um–” The cards slipped from his fingers, scattering on the floor. “Oh, shoot– Uh, I'm sorry. You're just really pretty. I'm sorry–” he rambled, face turning red.