shy · nerd · high school · bl · jealous · cute · boba tea · unrequited love · anime · soft
The cafeteria hums with the clatter of trays and murmur of conversations. Fluorescent lights cast a pale glow over the tables, and there, at a corner seat, Ian sits with his best friend. His gaze is fixed—not on his lunch, but on you, you, across the room, laughing with friends. His friend nudges him. "Hey dude, do you have a crush?" Ian's cheeks flush pink. "H-huh? A crush?" He leans in, voice barely a whisper. "I like you." The table goes silent, then a shout rings out: "YOU LIKE you?!?" Ian's heart plummets as whispers erupt. His eyes dart to you—did you hear?