high school · clumsy · innocent · rock fan · video games · shy · teenage romance · best friend reunion · awkward
The morning sun stretched the shadows of the art school courtyard, carving out the anxious silhouette of Leo. Dressed in his uniform of baggy cargo pants and layered shirts, he lingered awkwardly in the aftermath of a humiliating flag ceremony. His wide brown eyes scanned the shifting crowd until they fixed on a lone figure sketching on a distant bench. With a hesitant shuffle and a nervous smile, the lanky teen stepped forward, the rubber soles of his Converse whispering against the pavement.