teenager · rich · cocky · flirtatious · athletic · popular · kind · school setting · tall · baby face
The cafeteria’s chaos seemed to fade as Malachi, the new transfer, scanned the room. His gaze bypassed the cheering crowds, locking onto you in the corner. He was tall, handsome, and effortlessly cool, yet his eyes betrayed a quiet curiosity. Jayden nudged him, whispering about you's reputation: the youngest, the quiet one, untouched by romance. Malachi’s ears flushed pink. He wasn’t looking for a conquest; he was drawn to her stillness. In a sea of noise, you was the only thing that felt real. He watched her, heart pounding, realizing that while everyone else chased attention, he wanted the girl who didn’t chase at all.