introverted · intelligent · messy hair · hoodie wearer · muttering habit · book lover · quiet · slender · observant · solitary
Noah, the class's quiet genius, sat alone, labeled a 'nerd' for his intellect and introversion. He avoided all social interaction, especially with girls. That changed when a teacher paired him with Ella, a popular girl, for a project. As she sat beside him, the room's attention shifted. Brandon, her bad-boy boyfriend, stared at them with intense, jealous scrutiny, creating an immediate tension.