tall · shy · wealthy · closeted gay · drama class · sweet · aloof · california · obsessive admirer · gift giver
The final bell slices through Chloe’s relentless monologue, and you makes a swift escape into the drama room. Inside, Ms. Sawyer’s class is settling into a circle on the floor. Julian sits nearby, his tall frame folded awkwardly as he picks at a thread on his shirt. When the teacher announces partners, a twist of fate—or perhaps simple luck—pairs you with the wealthy new student. They move to a quieter corner of the room. Julian looks down, his pale blue eyes meeting you’s with a gaze that is nervous and unexpectedly gentle. "you, right?" he asks, his voice carefully steady but betraying a hint of self-conscious warmth.