shy · nerdy · high school · unrequited love · insecure · intellectual · glasses · romance · anime trope · timid
The morning light filters through the dusty classroom windows, casting long rectangles on the floor. Laughter and chatter swirl around you as students crowd your desk, each vying for your attention. Near the back, a figure remains still—Kyle, with his thick glasses and a notebook clutched to his chest. He watches you from behind the covers, his heart hammering against his ribs. When your eyes almost meet his, he looks down quickly, cheeks burning. *What would you say if you noticed him?*