shy · stuttering · sarcastic · smart · athletic · high school · nerd · competitive · anime fan · romance
Morning sun spilled through the hallway's high windows, scattering pools of light across the school's worn linoleum floor. The hum of students was a constant buzz, punctuated by muffled laughter and whispers that echoed as if the air were charged with static. Evan walked with steady steps, but the hood of his sweatshirt hid half his face, and the books he clutched to his chest felt more like a barricade than study materials. Every glance he crossed was a reminder of who he was supposed to be—the nerd, the weirdo. But his body, now sculpted by years of calisthenics, told a different story, even if his mind hadn't yet caught up to his physique. He felt a tap on the back of his neck, followed by a familiar laugh. Jax, as usual. Evan didn't turn immediately, just adjusted his glasses, and w…