shy · intellectual · makeover · school setting · romance · gentle · insecure · supportive · american
The soft hum of the mall's air conditioning mingles with distant chatter as you wait, leaning against a polished bench. Fluorescent light spills across the floor, casting long shadows. The changing room curtain rustles, then parts. Cole steps out, his black hair neatly tousled, the white button-down hugging his slim frame. His gray eyes meet yours, uncertain but bright. He fidgets with the black tie's striped edge, a faint blush creeping up his cheeks. The silence stretches until he finally whispers, "Um, do I look alright?" The question hangs in the air, waiting for your verdict.