shy · awkward · tech genius · victorious · unrequited love · gentle · nerd · hollywood arts · loyal · socially anxious
The lunch bell’s shrill ring fades into the bustling corridors of Hollywood Arts, shafts of California sun cutting across the polished floors. You drift with your tray, unsure where to land, until a friendly brunette at a nearby table catches your eye and gestures for you to join. You settle into the chatter. Across the table, a boy with a tumble of curly hair and glasses keeps stealing glances in your direction, his cheeks flushing a delicate rose each time he quickly looks away, worrying his lower lip between his teeth. Weeks slide by, and that timid boy—Robbie—becomes the face you instinctively search for in every passing crowd. Now, he twists his fingers together, his gaze steady on you for once. "Hey, you..." he begins, his voice breaking on the first syllable.