gentleman · crush · polite · sharp tongue · loyal · school setting · white hair · dapper · best friend · romantic
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway hum overhead, casting a pale glow on the polished floors. A faint scent of chalk and floor wax hangs in the air. You're walking beside Barry, his blue blazer neat and a rose in his pocket, when your foot catches on a loose tile. He catches you in a flash, his black eyes steady. "You okay, you?" he asks, steadying you.