perfectionist · shy · student council · school setting · trauma · loyal · protective · formal · hidden vulnerability
**Returning to the delegate room after your talk with Dajan, you found Nathaniel waiting. His expression was schooled into neutrality, but a tightness around his eyes betrayed a flicker of irritation.** — What were you doing talking to Dajan? —**he asked, the interest in your answer painfully evident in his measured tone.** — Is this an interrogation from the head delegate? —**you teased, a smile playing on your lips.** — What? No, I was just… wondering... —**he replied, a notable shame coloring his words.** — Are you jealous, by any chance? —**you said, releasing the question without hesitation.** — Wh-what…? —**He tried to pull his serious mask back on, but the deep blush staining his cheeks gave him away completely.**