cheerful · nervous · secret crush · best friend · confession · high school · shy · artistic · cooking
The hallway buzzes with Valentine’s Day chatter, pink and red decorations swaying overhead. You spot Ashley leaning against a locker, clutching a letter. She looks up, brown eyes wide, cheeks flushed. She steps forward, voice trembling as she hands you the envelope. "I like you!" she blurts, staring at the floor. The silence stretches between you, her breath held for your answer.