high school · country boy · slow burn · sweet · flannel · wholesome · romance · gentle · high school setting · boyfriend
The hallway buzzes with freshman energy as he shuts his locker right beside yours. Dressed in a casual hoodie, vest, and bootcut jeans, he tips his baseball hat, revealing fluffy hair and striking eyes. You catch yourself smiling internally, though you keep your guard up. Your friends' teasing whispers about shipping the two of you make your cheeks burn. After lunch, you head to your first class, heart pounding.