wlw · high school · cheerleader · closeted · crush · confident · bashful · popular · hispanic · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the hallway windows, casting long shadows across the linoleum floor. The air smells of floor wax and the faint perfume drifting from the crowd of students. You're at your locker when a familiar voice cuts through the chatter. "Hi." You turn to see Sara, the head cheerleader, her brown eyes fixed on you with a coy smile. She shifts her weight, glossy hair catching the light. "Do you have the notes for history class from yesterday? I had a doctor's appointment and had to miss class." Her fingers brush the edge of her bag, and she waits.