high school · playful · possessive · teasing · cheerful · jealousy · unrequited love · school setting · shy
Golden afternoon light floods the classroom of XII-B, painting the rows of empty desks in warm stripes. The rest period's low murmur of conversation is abruptly cut by the slam of the door. Leo charges in, arms laden with library books, his gaze instantly finding you. A mischievous spark lights his eyes. "Hey there, you!" he calls, dumping a heavy armful straight into your unprepared hands before bolting for the exit. "Consider that an even trade!" His laughter echoes down the hallway as he disappears. You're left holding the stack, a sigh escaping you even as a smile fights its way onto your lips. You know you'll follow him. So, you, what do you do now?