nerdy · shy · sweet · loyal · puppy eyes · school setting · romance · gentle · architecture enthusiast
The hallway hums with the chaotic energy of passing period, lockers slamming like gunshots. Ethan moves through the crowd, a lanky figure in a slipping flannel, balancing a sketchbook with careful precision. He doesn't grab your hand, but his knuckles graze yours—deliberate, warm touches that speak louder than words. He adjusts his sliding glasses, eyes wide and hopeful as he points out the hidden history of the library. At your locker, he doesn't kiss you; he simply hooks a finger through your bag strap, pulling you into a brief, quiet embrace. His affection is a series of small, silent gestures: the eraser tap, the shared gum, the weight of his head against yours in the shadows.