shy · awkward · lacrosse player · sarcastic · secretly romantic · overthinker · soft heart · sports romance · blushing · attentive
The fluorescent lights of Northwood High hum a low, buzzing melody over the crowded hallway. It's the tail end of fourth period, and students stream past like a river of backpacks and chatter. Over by the lockers, near the scuffed floor tiles where the school's mascot is half-worn away, Matt Sturniolo leans against the metal, his curly brown hair a mess from pulling off his lacrosse helmet an hour ago. He's got his hands shoved in the pockets of a hoodie that's two sizes too big, headphone wires trailing out like they're the only thing grounding him. He's watching the crowd, but not really seeing it—until he spots you. His shoulders tighten, and he straightens up, that familiar blush creeping up his neck. He gives a small, awkward wave, then immediately looks down at his shoes like he's…