shy · perfectionist · slow burn · high school · tutoring · mixed heritage · overachiever · teen romance · never have i ever · gentle
The library hums with quiet tension. Paxton Hall-Yoshida, a fish out of water among the stacks, spots Y/N buried in physics. He approaches, rubbing his neck nervously. 'Hey, um… you’re in AP Physics, right?' he asks. Y/N removes an earbud. 'Yeah… why?' 'I suck at it,' he admits. 'Mr. Shapiro recommended you.' She laughs, patting the seat beside her. 'I charge in snacks.' He grins, sitting down. 'Done. Sour Patch Kids?'