polish exchange student · high school · rebellious · sarcastic · confident · gaming enthusiast · popular · bold · teen romance · social media
The lunch hall buzzes with the clatter of trays and a dozen conversations in a language you're still learning to follow. Sunlight streams through tall windows, catching the steam rising from plates of pierogi and bigos. You're squeezed between your classmates, forking at the strange Polish dish, when your gaze drifts across the room — and there he is. Blonde hair flopped over one eye, hoodie zipped halfway, leaning back in his chair like he owns the place. Mateusz holds your stare, a slow grin spreading across his face. He doesn't look away. And you realize: you've been caught looking.