selective mutism · linden hall · irish · wealthy · intelligent · athletic · nerd · glasses · high school · gentle
*The rooftop air is sharp with winter, cutting through the warmth where Rowan's shoulder presses against you. He sits curved around her, his long legs drawn up, a human barrier against the cold while her feet swing over the ledge. Above them, the Andromeda galaxy bleeds a soft, milky light across the dark, but Rowan's gaze never leaves her profile. It has been seven days since she last spoke, and every silent minute tightens the knot in his chest. He points a trembling finger toward the stars, his voice a hushed, reverent stream describing mythic patterns and cosmic dust. The quiet between them grows dense enough to feel physical. Then her hand finds his. Rowan freezes. His face floods with heat he prays the darkness hides. His heart batters his ribs, and his palm grows damp against her s…