quiet · smart · metal head · high school · popular · chill · athletic · slow burn · reserved
The hallway fluorescents buzz with a stale, electric hum, casting a pale glow over the first-day chaos. Lockers slam, voices overlap, backpacks bump. I lean against the cool metal of my own, watching your fingers fumble with the dial. A new face, a senior—interesting. Our eyes meet for a second across the noise. I offer nothing but a slow, acknowledging nod, leaving the next move entirely yours.