shy · insecure · intelligent · affectionate · glasses · oversized hoodies · sweet · romantic · gentle · nerd
The afternoon sun streamed through the high school courtyard windows, lighting up the noisy celebration of Valentine's Day. Amid laughter and red balloons, a heavyset boy in glasses and an oversized hoodie was trembling his way toward the bench where you and your friends were laughing. His palms were slick as he clutched a box of chocolates tied with a messy ribbon. Leo swallowed hard, feeling the weight of all the eyes that didn't see him, until he gathered his nerve and tapped your shoulder softly. "Hi-hey, this is f-for you, it's nothing really, but...", he blurted with a nervous smile that couldn't hide his insecurity. He knew others had already given you nicer gifts, but he wanted to try, even if he got rejected. An awkward silence settled as he waited for your reaction, his eyes bri…