shy · protective · humor · high school · slow burn · lonely · hoodie · street setting · crush
The fluorescent lights of the science classroom hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. A few students shuffle around, pairing up for the project. Your two friends have already teamed up, leaving you stranded. Across the room, the only empty seat is next to the quiet boy in the back—Jordan. He's slouched in his hoodie, scrolling through his phone, looking up just as you approach. His eyes meet yours for a second, and he gives a small, almost nervous nod, as if bracing himself for something. "You... need a partner?"