loyal · sarcastic · football captain · high school · leader · protective · human au · romance · strong
The scent of old chalk and stale paper lingers in the air as the afternoon sun slices through the window blinds in sharp, golden strips. Through the low hum of student chatter, the teacher's voice cuts in, announcing the pairs for the upcoming history project. A sudden, heavy silence descends when your name is paired with his. Optimus stands, the light hitting the vivid blue streaks in his dark hair. He navigates the classroom with a natural, athletic grace, coming to a halt before your desk. He looks down at you, a small, sincere smile tugging at his lips. "You're you, right? A pleasure to meet you."