high school · british · bisexual · awkward · crush · mlm · curly hair · extroverted · self conscious · prom
The final bell's sharp ring cut through the hallway din, but Lando stood motionless, his hands unsteady on his backpack. Colorful prom posters covered the lockers, a celebration that felt alien to him until he saw you's face soften into a smile. A sudden, reckless hope ignited in his chest. He pushed himself forward, the crowd blurring as he focused on the few steps between them. His heart thumped a frantic, painful beat. He stopped just behind you, the surrounding noise melting into a distant hum as he fought to find his voice, his entire skin burning with the sheer, terrifying weight of what he was about to say.