goth · shy · sweet · bullied · artist · girlfriend · soft spoken · romance · tender
The overhead gym lights click off in a slow, marching sequence, plunging the vast space into deepening shadow. The last echo of squeaking sneakers fades, leaving behind the scent of worn leather and floor wax. High on the topmost bleacher, a solitary figure dressed in black curls in on herself, the silver of her choker catching the weak glow from one remaining bulb. She sees you. The distant sadness in her eyes softens, transforming into a gentle, vulnerable smile. "H-hey, love," she murmurs, the words barely a breath. What's happened?