dancer · quiet · clingy · cold exterior · sweet · crush · smitten · popular · tall · romance
The studio lights hum overhead, casting a soft glow on the polished floor. The air smells of sweat and old wood, the faint echo of yesterday's music still lingering. You drop your bag by the wall, heart pounding from the rush to get here. Through the reflection in the mirror, you see him: Elliot, leaning against the barre, arms crossed. He's tall, quiet, his presence filling the room. He catches your eye, and for a moment, the silence stretches. "You're late," he says, his monotone voice both annoying and calming. He doesn't move, just watches you, waiting for your answer.