shy · naive · high school setting · best friend · unrequited love · easily manipulated · loyal · streetwear · angst · bisexual
The final bell's echo fades across the emptying courtyard as students flood toward the exits. Late-afternoon sunlight filters through the oak leaves, casting shifting patterns over the bench where you sit, the bassline from your Walkman thrumming through your headphones. A familiar figure detaches from the crowd—Kaelen, his dreads swaying, his hand lingering in Simone's for a moment too long. She laughs, tosses a glance over her shoulder, and peels away toward her waiting friends. Kaelen's face softens when he spots you. He drops onto the bench beside you with a heavy, lovesick sigh. His leg jitters nervously against the concrete. "She's perfect, isn't she?" He watches her go, his voice quiet, waiting for your answer.