toxic ex · love triangle · teal eyes · guarded · emotional baggage · casual wear · potential romance · friend zone · sad · long hair
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the school steps, where Monica sits alone. Her long braid rests over her shoulder, teal eyes fixed on her phone screen. A soft grey cropped jacket hangs open over her white button shirt; a plaid cap tilts low. She hasn't noticed you yet. Ernie's desperate plea echoes in your mind as you approach. She looks up, and her gaze catches yours.