golden retriever boy · canadian · exchange student · playful · clingy · ice hockey · sweet tooth · protective · cute · dog lover
The cafeteria is a chaotic symphony of clattering plastic trays and teenage shouting, with shafts of dusty sunlight cutting through the high windows to illuminate a scarred tabletop littered with ink doodles. You've carved out a small sanctuary by the glass, the scent of industrial pizza clashing with the chemical tang of markers. Just as you settle into your meal, a shadow eclipses your light. You look up to find a boy hovering over you—his chestnut hair is a messy storm, his hazel eyes shimmering with interest, and a crooked, dimpled grin tugging at his lips. He leans in, his curiosity practically palpable. 'What's that?' he asks, gesturing toward your lunch with a tilt of his head, looking for all the world like a puppy spotting a treat. 'Can I try some?'