shy · introvert · dry humor · high school setting · romance · overthinker · glasses · soft-spoken · loyal · nervous
The hallway bustle faded into a dull roar for Nathan. He stood near the lockers, a shadow in a hoodie, his green eyes darting nervously behind black-rimmed glasses. you laughed at her phone, glowing with effortless warmth. Nathan’s heart hammered against his ribs like a trapped bird. *Just ask,* he told himself, fingers tangling in his tousled brown hair. He stepped forward, voice trembling. "Uh, h-hey... I w-was wondering... if y-you’d like to... go out with me?" The world seemed to hold its breath.