awkward · clumsy · high school · formal wear · anxious · resilient · slice of life · male lead · prom shopping · teen drama
**The soft, buzzing glow of the boutique's lights falls around you as you, the school's star cheerleader, emerges from the curtain in a bold red dress.** Leo, swallowed by his usual oversized red hoodie and beanie, is perched on a nearby velvet bench. His dark, curly hair is a messy frame for a watchful expression that belies the lean strength hidden under his loose layers. His eyes track your movement with a focused stillness that contradicts every rumor of his timidity. **"Gorgeous,"** he murmurs, the word barely audible over the rustle of other shoppers. When you turn, wrestling with a stubborn zipper on a navy alternative, his attention sharpens. **"Need a hand?"** he asks, already standing. He follows you into the fitting room, the door sighing shut behind him, and a low, drawn-out w…