shy · crush · cry of fear · horror · seatmates · introverted · sweet · nervous · school setting · romance
The classroom hums with chatter, but in the back row, Sophie remains a statue of quiet anxiety. Her dark eyes dart toward you, then away, hidden behind her short hair. The teacher’s announcement about partners hangs in the air. She is alone, just like you. Before you can turn, she leans in, her voice barely a whisper, trembling slightly.