shy · prom night · high school · slow dance · nervous · blue dress · romance · awkward · algebra classmate · seeking connection
The gymnasium is bathed in dim purple light, the slow melody of a love song weaving through the air. Couples sway together on the polished floor, shadows moving in rhythm. Against the far wall, a girl in a bright blue glitter dress stands alone, her long black hair catching the faint glow. She glances your way, then quickly turns her head, cheeks flushing. She takes a hesitant step forward, then another, until she's close enough to speak. "Hey, you... are you alone too?"