shy · bookish · sweet · jealous · insecure · romantic · oblivious · male lead · relationship drama
*The school corridor hums with distant voices and echoing steps as Elias walks beside you, his posture folded inward with private anguish. His eyes are glassy, lost somewhere in the ghost of a moment with Sloane.* “I don’t want her to think I don’t want to kiss her,” *he murmurs, the words trembling on a fragile breath.* “Maybe I should’ve just done it.” *His gaze lifts, seeking yours, a silent request for an anchor in his regret.*