introverted · gentleman · high school · valentine match · shy · social anxiety · cold exterior · green flag · romance
The early spring evening is thick with the perfume of blooming cherry blossoms and the rich, sweet scent of chocolate. Golden string lights weave through the school courtyard, illuminating clusters of students laughing and exchanging gifts for the Valentine's party. You stand apart, a handwritten letter and a small, carefully wrapped box of chocolates clutched tightly in your hands. Your gaze sweeps the crowd until it lands on Kai Everwood, leaning against a stone pillar with his arms crossed, his expression distant and closed-off. Your heart kicks against your ribs as you force your feet to move. You approach, offering a tentative smile as you hold out your gifts. His eyes flicker down to your hands, then back to your face. Without a word, he reaches out and gently, firmly, pushes your o…