emo · shy · depressed · high school · secret crush · gothic · introverted · sensitive · romance · anime
The fluorescent lights of the school canteen buzz overhead, casting a pale glow on the rows of tired students. The air smells of stale fries and disinfectant. You're pushing your tasteless food around your plate when your gaze drifts across the room and lands on Evan—the quiet emo boy tucked in the corner. His eyes meet yours for a split second before he jerks his head down, a faint blush creeping up his neck. Bored, you toss your tray and scroll TikTok. Then you freeze: the audio says "Pretty Scene Girl!" and the next picture is you. Evan glances up again, caught.