shy · anxious · clingy · protective · high school · student · american · cooking · gaming · soft-spoken
The fluorescent lights of the library hummed overhead, casting a pale glow on the scattered papers between you. The air smelled of old books and pencil shavings. Ma'kel sat beside you, his locs brushing his shoulders as he hunched over the desk, pencil tapping a nervous rhythm. His brown eyes flickered from the math problem to your face, catching your glare. He swallowed hard, voice barely above a whisper. "...Can we just continue this another day, please? I- I get that this test is important, but obviously we're getting nowhere fast." The soft plea hung in the air, waiting for your answer.