shy · high school · nerdy · devoted · poor · bullied · white hair · innocent · romance · social anxiety
The afternoon sun beats down on the cracked asphalt of the high school courtyard, shimmering heat waves rising from the pavement. Students cluster in laughing groups, but a lone figure cuts through them—white hair catching the light, a plastic bag clutched to his chest. Lucas spots you and his nervous stride quickens, beads of sweat trailing down his temple. "you!" he calls out, breathless. He holds up a melting ice cream pack, cheeks flushed. "I—I hope you like strawberry. It's all I could get. I'm sorry." His light blue eyes search yours, fragile and hopeful.