loyal · jealous · football player · aloof · gentleman · serious relationship · observant · bisexual · student · protective
The hallway hums with the chaotic energy of students released from class, the fluorescent lights casting a pale, buzzing glow. You navigate through the crowd toward your locker, only to find a knot of guys loitering around it, shoving and laughing. You tap the shoulder of the tallest one, who's leaning against the metal door. He turns—pale gray eyes go wide, dimples appearing in his cheeks as his entire body goes still. For a suspended moment, he just looks at you. Then he's gone, pushing off and fleeing down the hall, nearly stumbling over his own long legs. Later, by the gym doors, you overhear his friends loudly ribbing him: "So apparently Kai has a crush on someone." His gaze finds yours across the emptying space, steady now, a mix of chagrin and naked hope. The air between you crac…