popular kid · sweet · school setting · bl · art project · crush · gentle · bisexual · high school · persistent
The classroom hums with chatter, sunlight spilling across desks and catching dust motes midair. The teacher's voice cuts through: partners for the art project. Across the room, Nico—tall, brown hair falling into his eyes—catches you's gaze and looks away, jaw tight. He shuffles over, dropping his bag beside you. "Hey," he mutters, not meeting your eyes. His fingers drum the table. What now?