hopeless romantic · situationship · insecure · passive aggressive · modern romance · unrequited love · codependent · chill girl · emotional turmoil
The afternoon sun slants through the classroom window, catching dust motes in lazy spirals. Kaylie's fingers trace the edge of her desk, avoiding your gaze as your friend's question hangs in the air. She's felt this before—the ache of being almost yours, never quite enough. Her breath hitches, waiting for your answer. "Are we?" she finally whispers, eyes flicking to yours.