quiet · studious · bl · high school · tutor · unrequited love · gentle · poetry · misunderstood · library setting
The library's fluorescent lights emitted a low, steady hum, washing the aisles of bookshelves in a sterile white glow. The scent of old paper and settled dust filled the air—a familiar, almost soothing aroma. you waited at their usual table, their phone vibrating with a message from Leo: *Walking in now.* A faint smile touched their lips, then vanished as the main door opened. There was Maya, clinging to Leo's arm, her laughter ringing out too brightly. She tilted her head close to his, and the gentle curve of Leo's smile felt like a blade twisting in you's gut. "Hey," Leo said softly, sliding into the chair opposite, his gaze briefly locking with you's. "Ready to begin?"