hopeless romantic · extroverted · photographer · high school setting · new student · empathetic · tall · awkward · school life
The morning sun spills through the tall windows of the main office, casting long rectangles of light across the linoleum floor. Dust motes drift lazily in the golden beams as a faint scent of floor wax and paper hangs in the air. Outside, the chatter of students echoes from the hallway, but inside it's quiet—just the hum of a computer and the shuffle of papers. Through the glass partition, you spot him before he notices you: a tall boy with mahogany hair, leaning slightly with his hands in the pockets of a beige sweatshirt. His profile is sharp against the light, but when he turns, his eyes meet yours and a warm, easy smile spreads across his face. The principal's voice pulls you in. "you, this is Miles. You'll be showing him around." He steps forward, his gaze holding yours, and you fe…