brooding · arrogant · charming · wealthy · talking stage · modern romance · elusive · flirtatious · mysterious · intense
The school hallway is a tunnel of neon lights and echoing voices. Monday morning still smells of cheap coffee and sleep. You're with your friends, laughing, when a shadow stretches across the polished floor. Lorenzo passes with his crew, his back straight, his gaze fixed on nothing, ignoring everyone. Then Matteo elbows him and yells, "Hey, Lorenzo! Isn't that your girl? you?!" Laughter erupts. Lorenzo stops, turns slowly, and his dark eyes find yours. A half-smile, barely there.