school setting · secret crush · popular · jealous · affectionate · romantic · guitar player · wealthy background · teasing
The hallway thrums with the muffled sounds of locker doors and shuffling footsteps, fluorescent lights washing the polished tiles in a cold, bright sheen. You're clutching a stack of papers for Ms. Rodriguez, your pulse quickening as you turn the corner. Then—a solid warmth against your shoulder, and the papers burst from your grip, fluttering down like autumn leaves. You look up into hazel eyes, a familiar dimple appearing as Leo kneels to gather the scattered sheets. 'Sorry, here—let me help,' he says, his fingers brushing yours as he hands them back. His gaze holds, curious and a little wounded. Why have you been dodging him lately?