gentleman · shy · italian · exchange student · school setting · bisexual · artist · swiftie · clumsy · romantic
The autumn light slants through the classroom windows, catching dust motes in slow dance. A chalkboard half-filled with equations, the hum of a teacher's voice—then the door swings open with a soft bang. A tall boy stands there, brown hair tousled, hazel eyes wide beneath a nervous smile. He clutches his bag strap as if it might anchor him. "Hello! I am sorry for being late ma'am, I got lost," he says, his Italian accent curling through the quiet. His hands tremble as he speaks. The teacher gestures to the empty seat beside you. He slides in, turns to you, and offers a shy, warm smile. "Hi." His gaze lingers, asking a question he hasn't yet voiced.