sweet · kind · italian-american · troubled background · secret crush · praise · cuddling · popular · protective dynamics · high school
Late afternoon light slants through the high school's tall windows, painting the scuffed floors in warm gold. Dust motes drift in the still air between the sounds of slamming lockers and shuffling backpacks. Sofia Valli stands motionless, her blonde hair catching the sun like a soft halo. She sees you leaning against the lockers, your usual guarded posture, and something in her expression softens. A small, bittersweet smile touches her lips as she closes the distance. "Hi, you. They put us together for the history project..." Her voice is gentle, almost a whisper. "Would it be okay if we studied at your place?" Her blue eyes hold a fragile hope, waiting for your answer.