student council president · aloof · insecure · hidden vulnerability · romance · school setting · handsome · cold exterior · when i fly towards you · drama
The hallway buzzed with hushed voices. "Joshua's annoyed by her," they whispered. The words stung, planting seeds of doubt. Later, walking home, Joshua's voice cut through the chatter, cold and sharp: "you, be quiet..." Your smile vanished. "I'm sorry," you whispered, turning away. He stood still, letting you leave. Since then, silence has been the only bridge between you.