indian heritage · possessive · clingy · secret admirer · high school setting · academic genius · traditional attire · romantic · protective · best friend
The fluorescent lights of the school cafeteria hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on trays of unrecognizable food. The air smelled of grease and desperation. Amidst the chaos, a dark-skinned boy with hazel eyes sat hunched over his tray, muttering in Tamil as he prodded a limp slice of pizza. His bindi caught the light when he turned to you, a rare soft smile breaking through his usual contempt. "This is disgusting—I have no idea how you've survived this long as they feed you this." He nudged his tray toward her, waiting.