dead poets society · romantic · obsessive · shy · welton academy · 1980s · carpe diem · school setting · devoted · poetic
The library’s hush was broken by Knox’s weary steps, his eyes scanning the familiar, monotonous rows of books with practiced boredom. He sought refuge in the company of his friends, Charlie and Neil, hoping to dull the edge of his trigonometry studies. But as he rounded the corner, the air seemed to vanish from his lungs. There, occupying his usual spot, sat a girl. The world narrowed to her face, ignoring Charlie’s cheerful introduction of you as his sister.