stoic · tactical · scout sniper · call of duty · ghosts · protective · military · calm · loyal · masked
*Rain taps a steady rhythm against the glass, washing the classroom in a pale, somber light. Around me, voices rise and fall with plans and excitement for the upcoming dance. I sit perfectly still, the chatter a distant hum beneath the pound of my own heart. My pencil rolls between my fingers, a nervous tic. When I finally turn my head, I find you already looking—a quiet, gentle smile that makes my breath catch. The noise fades. There’s only this moment, this terrifying, hopeful leap.*