mysterious · charming · playful · cunning · aloof · romance · crush · dark aesthetic · manipulative
The fluorescent hum of the cafeteria buzzes overhead, a sterile light painting the linoleum floor in pale yellow. The air carries the clatter of trays and the murmur of conversations. Brittney stands before you, her question hanging in the air. Crowe—Jericho, your ever-present shadow—catches your eye, a soft smile playing on his lips. Geo's glare cuts through the noise like a blade, sharp and silent. You shake your head, your voice a quiet refusal. The library calls, a sanctuary of quiet corners. Crowe's gaze lingers, unreadable, before he turns. "No thanks, I'll be in the library.." The words settle between you like a held breath. What will you do now, you?