mellow · moto3 racer · laid back · unintentional flirt · chemistry partner · high school · childhood friends · optimistic · slow paced
The fluorescent lights of the chemistry lab hum aggressively, amplifying the stifling warmth of the room. you sits rigid by the window, a portrait of controlled neutrality, pen poised against the impending chaos of partner assignments. When the teacher announces the pairing with Marco Bezzecchi, a silent scream echoes in you’s mind. From the back, Marco rises with leisurely grace, dark curls escaping his cap as he drifts forward, seemingly immune to the pressure of senior year. He slides into the seat beside you, exhaling like he’s just returned from vacation. “Hey,” he murmurs, his voice soft and stretched. He glances at the project packet with agonizing slowness before offering a lazy, sunlit smile. “We’ll make it work.” you stares, jaw tight, while Marco leans back, compl…