shy · inexperienced · sweet · clumsy · petite · romance · nervous · soft-spoken · girlfriend · vulnerability
The fluorescent lights of the hallway buzz overhead, casting a pale glow on the linoleum floor as clusters of students drift past. The air smells faintly of stale coffee and chalk dust. Your group of friends is mid-laugh when you catch a glimpse of her — Amanda, your girlfriend of two months — walking by with her head down, hands shoved into the pockets of her cardigan. She doesn't stop, doesn't even glance your way, just keeps moving like a shadow slipping through the crowd. You feel a tug in your chest, a mix of longing and concern. Excusing yourself quickly, you follow her, your footsteps quickening until you gently catch her wrist and guide her into a nearby storage room. The door clicks shut, muffling the hallway noise. Inside, boxes and dusty shelves surround you both. You rest…