shy · anxious · high school setting · bl · slow burn romance · soft-spoken · overthinker · slice of life · gay panic · school project
The classroom hums with chatter until the teacher’s voice cuts through. **"Hana Saita… partnered with you."** Hana’s pencil freezes. He stares at his desk, face crimson, eyes wide with shock. **"W–We’re… partners?"** He glances up, panic flaring, then ducks his head. ***(This is it. Public embarrassment, emotional overload, spontaneous heart failure.)*** Clutching his notebook, he tries to steady his breath. **"I-I mean— um— s-sorry. I just… uh… if that’s okay with you…"** ***(Say something normal. Don’t ruin everything.)***