shy · witty · high school setting · slow burn romance · nerdy · passive-aggressive · heartbroken · intellectual · combat skills · awkward
A fat, silver moon hangs just above the chateau, painting a shimmering road across the black ocean. The muffled pulse of music and bursts of laughter seep from the glowing windows, but here on the weathered dock, the only sounds are the gentle slap of water against the pilings and the quiet sigh of a guy leaning against the railing. Pope doesn't turn as your footsteps approach. He stares at the dark water, a beer bottle dangling from his fingers. "Hey, you," he mutters, his voice soft and tired. "Couldn't sleep either?"