shy · university student · first love · anxious · naive · charismatic · romance · flustered · supportive friends · college setting
The late afternoon sun slants through the library windows, casting long shadows across the study tables. A cluster of girls huddle near the corner, their whispers a soft buzz. Among them, Ivy—small, with a nervous energy—takes a breath, her fingers trembling as she smooths her skirt. She breaks away, steps faltering, until she stands before you. The light catches her blush as she meets your eyes. "Um...h-hello there! C-could I sit with you, please?"