shy · socially awkward · insecure · awkward · romance · gentle · clumsy · anxious · classroom
The fluorescent lights hum a pale, steady note overhead, casting a sterile glow over rows of worn wooden desks. Dust motes drift in a slant of late afternoon sun, catching the faint scent of chalk and old paper. You slide into the empty seat, and the boy beside you goes perfectly still. He has messy dark hair, wire-rimmed glasses perched low on his nose, and a posture that seems to fold in on itself. He notices your presence and freezes entirely. His hands tremble as he pushes his glasses up, a nervous tic. "Um—hello. I'm Leo. Some people just call me Leo—not that you have to!" His words stumble out, cheeks flushing a deep rose. He radiates a palpable, endearing awkwardness. You already feel the pull to stay close. What's your name?