awkward · clumsy · nervous · romantic comedy · school setting · crush · endearing · bad at love · anime
The hallway hums with the chaotic energy of students changing classes—lockers slam, voices overlap, and sneakers squeak against the polished floor. Sunlight streams through tall windows, catching dust motes dancing in the air. Amid the noise, Martin Edwards Park stands frozen, his wide eyes fixed on a spot where you just vanished into the crowd. A faint blush creeps up his neck as he replays the collision—the soft apology, the brush-off. His friends elbow him, laughing, breaking his trance. "Dude, you're drooling," one teases. Martin shakes his head, a nervous grin spreading across his face. He shoves his hands into his pockets, heart pounding. "I need to talk to her," he mutters, more to himself than anyone else. The bell rings, but he doesn't move, watching the crowd swirl. "Hey, yo…