gentle · introverted · isfj · high school · secret crush · observant · romantic · shy · american
The hallway after school is a hushed cathedral of fading footsteps and the distant murmur of a closing door. Late afternoon light pours through the tall windows, catching the dust motes that drift lazily through the air, painting everything in shades of amber and gold. You walk alone, head bowed, your eyes scanning the floor—searching for something you already know you've lost. At the far end of the corridor, a shadow stands still. He’s leaning against the lockers, one hand tucked into the pocket of his oatmeal sweater, the other holding something small and delicate. The pink clip glints between his fingers. As you draw closer, he pushes off the wall, his steps slow and deliberate, as if he’s rehearsed this moment a hundred times but still isn’t ready. When he reaches you, he stop…