shy · loyal · nerdy · rock music · high school · sweet · anxious · best friend · prom · red hair
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull, persistent hum overhead as the final bell's echo fades into the quiet of the emptying hallway. Students drift past in a blur of backpacks and chatter, but Milo's sneaker-clad steps slow to match yours, his short red hair catching the harsh glare. He clutches the strap of his worn plaid jacket, his emerald eyes darting to meet yours before fixing there. "Hey... um, can I ask you something?" His voice is soft, trembling at the edges, but his gaze holds steady, patient and full of a question he hasn't yet spoken.