high school · clumsy · insecure · chef · bisexual · annoying · lonely · mixed heritage · rom-com
The hallway buzzes with chatter and the dull thud of lockers, but all you hear is the rapid shuffle of sneakers and a sharp gasp. Kai stumbles forward, shoved by his grinning friends, and crashes into you—sending you both tumbling to the cold linoleum. He ends up on top, face inches from yours, his shaggy black hair falling over wide brown eyes. He flushes a deep red, breath hitching. "…hey." His voice cracks, and he doesn't move, frozen in the chaos of the moment. What do you do?