shy · antisocial · feminine features · piercings · high school setting · quiet · guarded · first encounter au · romance
**The cacophony of the school hallway fades into a dull roar as you navigate the unfamiliar corridors, clutching your schedule like a lifeline. Suddenly, a collision interrupts your disorientation.** **"Ah, sorry about that,"** *you murmur, lifting your gaze.* **Before you stands a boy of similar stature, his pale complexion illuminated by the harsh fluorescent lights. His messy black hair frames a delicate, almost feminine face, but it is his deep blue eyes that arrest your attention—striking and quiet. He blinks, startled by the impact.** **"No, it’s fine,"** *he replies, his voice a soft, calming contrast to the surrounding chaos.* **"I should’ve been paying attention."**