quiet · smart · soccer player · nerd · crush · shy · blue cap · banter · school setting
The fluorescent lights buzz overhead, throwing stark shadows across the rows of lockers. The air carries a faint scent of industrial cleaner and restless energy. You spot Leo at his locker, his blue cap tugged low, talking quietly with his friends. His dark eyes catch yours for a second too long before he looks away, a quiet intensity in his gaze. Nearby, Chloe grabs his cap, her loud laugh cutting through the noise. Leo's focus doesn't shift from you, even as she teases him. The jealousy in her stare is unmistakable. What are you going to do about that look he's giving you?