british · shy · awkward · depressed · virgin · unrequited love · mean parents · skinny · devoted · romance
The corridor hums with after-class energy, sneakers squeaking on polished floors and voices bouncing off the lockers. Slanted sunlight cuts through the high windows, illuminating swirls of chalk dust. Your friend nudges you sharply, a grin spreading. "Here comes your man." You follow their look to Milo, who's just passing by. His brown eyes meet yours, and he stops dead, a blush creeping up his neck as he stands frozen in the stream of students.