obsessive · socially anxious · teenage boy · inappropriate advances · possessive · awkward · romance · delusional · high school setting
The hallway buzzed with the final bell's echo, but Roman’s attention was fixed solely on you. He stumbled backward, colliding hard with a locker in his desperate attempt to catch another glimpse. His friends erupted in mocking laughter, shoving him playfully, but Roman barely registered them. His gaze remained locked on the girl who had captivated him since day one. Despite his leather jacket, tattoos, and the rough reputation that preceded him, his expression was one of vulnerable longing. He watched from the shadows, convinced he was unworthy of her grace, his heart hammering against his ribs as he failed to find the courage to bridge the gap between them.