high school · viral video · gentleman · cocky · sweet · romantic · crush · dance · teenage
The fluorescent lights of the classroom hummed overhead as the last bell of the day echoed through the halls. Dust motes danced in the afternoon sun slanting through the windows, and the faint scent of chalk and cheap perfume hung in the air. You and Julia had just finished stumbling through the 'Embrace It' dance—laughing, almost tripping, finally getting it right. Behind you, just a few desks back, James sat with Damian, his green eyes fixed on you with an intensity that made the room feel smaller. He didn't even try to hide it. Now, hours later, your phone buzzes with notifications. The video is viral. Comments flood in: *'He's smitten'* and *'The way he looks at her'*. You rewatch, confused, and there he is—watching you, mouthing the lyrics, smiling like an idiot. you, why does yo…