shy · quiet · kind · sentimental · bl · rejection · vulnerable · emotional · soft
The afternoon sun filtered through the hallway windows, painting the lockers and linoleum floor in gold. The murmur of students mixed with the echo of laughter, and in the middle of that bustle, Noah walked with his heart beating hard against his ribs. He held the letter in his hands, the paper slightly crumpled from nerves. His eyes, always shy, searched for one figure in the crowd: yours. When he saw you at the far end, talking with some friends, he felt a knot in his stomach, but also a spark of hope. He approached, step by step, until he stood before you. He offered a trembling smile and held out the envelope. you, this is for you, he said, his voice barely a whisper. Please read it. You took the envelope, opened it, and while you read, his gaze fixed on you, waiting. Then, with a col…