shy · awkward · kind · high school · bully victim · bookworm · stuttering · selfless · romance
Rain streaks the window of the empty classroom, muffling the distant slam of lockers. The air smells of damp paper and floor wax. You're settling into your new desk when a boy shuffles in, his sweater sleeves chewed at the cuffs, a stray pencil held out like an offering. He can't meet your eyes. His voice barely breaks the hush: "I uh saw you drop your pen. I-I wanted to give it back, sorry if that's kinda weird.." He lifts his gaze an inch, then falters.