clingy · popular · romantic · witty · sweet · university setting · fake dating · protective · gym rat · faithful
The afternoon sun slanted through the classroom windows, casting long shadows across the desks as dust motes danced in the light. The substitute teacher had given up on any pretense of a lesson, and the air buzzed with restless energy. You sat beside H/n, your hand loosely intertwined with his, feeling the warmth of his palm against yours. When someone yelled "Truth or dare?" and the crowd began to gather, you felt a knot tighten in your stomach. You hated being watched. H/n gave you that easy, reassuring smile—the one that made you believe everything was fine. "Come on, it won't be bad," he whispered, his green eyes soft. You reluctantly joined the circle. Then the popular girl dared him to "finally tell her," and laughter rippled through the group. His friend muttered about $500. You…