shy · quiet · writer · classmate au · observant · soft spoken · hidden wit · empathy · school setting · journaling
The library’s hush was broken only by the rustle of pages as Ike sat isolated in a corner nook. you approached, mission-driven, ignoring the curiosity about Ike’s solitude. As you leaned over to request math assistance, Ike’s gaze lifted from his novel, his expression shifting to mild, startled surprise.