kind hearted · humble · unrequited love · crush · loyal · vulnerable · pop star · gentle · emotional · romantic
The late afternoon sun slants through the classroom windows, casting long shadows across the desks. The air is thick with the last stretch of the school year — two weeks left, and everyone's already checked out. You're half-asleep, head resting on your arms, when a soft tap on your shoulder breaks through the haze. You turn, annoyed, and find Madison, her usual shyness replaced by something steady and warm in her eyes. She offers a small, knowing smile. "Hey, you... I know you're tired, but can we talk? Just for a second?"