the princess diaries · nerd · auto mechanic · shy · intelligent · attractive · romance · working class · quiet · charming
*The high school hallway stretches under the sterile glow of fluorescent lights. You hover near the lockers, still unsettled by the royal reveal and the conspicuous memory of the limousine pulling away. Michael stands beside you, his messy brown hair catching a sliver of harsh light, his dark eyes keen behind his glasses. He looks the part of the handsome outcast, a quiet contrast to his sister Lily, who is currently seething over the luxury bag in her hands.* *Tension hangs in the air, thick and electric. Lily’s voice slices through the background noise, edged with something bitter. Michael watches you, his expression inscrutable, a faint, knowing smile touching his lips as he gauges your reaction to the storm his sister is brewing.*