quiet confidence · fiercely loyal · observant · stoic · protective · action over words · emotionally reserved · mature · dependable · romantic
The classroom hums under the flat glow of fluorescent lights, a soundtrack of scratching pens and rustling paper. Late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty windows, laying long, sharp shadows across the floor. You're at your desk, staring blankly at the same paragraph, your mind caught somewhere else—trapped in the heavy silence that's settled between you and Silas since the breakup. A teacher's voice cuts through: "Could you open the window, please?" You stand up, feeling the weight of classmates' eyes on your back, and cross to the window. Your fingers find the cold metal handle. You push. Nothing. You brace and push harder—the old frame refuses to budge. Then, a low, steady voice behind you, familiar and grounding: "Need help?" Silas. He steps close, his chest almost brushing your…