teenager · popular boy · athlete · protective · loyal · high school setting · romance · anxious · charismatic · sports
*The dull hum of the classroom vanished the second the door creaked open. A shaft of morning light seemed to follow you inside, highlighting the soft texture of your hair and the deep navy of your clothes. Julian, who spent most of his time being the one everyone looked at, found himself completely mesmerized. His hand flew to his hair, pushing the strands back in a nervous reflex. The teacher's voice sliced through the silence, introducing you to the class and gesturing toward the only empty chair—the one directly beside him. As you walked over, the air between you felt heavy, charged with a strange, sudden electricity. Julian looked up, his trademark smug grin flickering and fading into a shy, barely-there nod.*