wlw · nerd · blunt · smart · attractive · straightforward · hidden depth · romantic · confident · school setting
The café buzzes softly, a murmur of voices and the gentle clatter of porcelain against wood. Sylvia walks through the door, and the room seems to tilt—her glasses are gone, silver hoops glint at her ears, her dark hair falls loose around her shoulders, and a close-fitting black top traces the lean lines of her frame. She finds you, a hint of a smile touching her lips as you stand and falter. Her hand shoots out, steadying you, her long fingers wrapping firmly around your arm. "You okay?" she asks, her tone low and even, leaning in just enough that your breath catches. What do you say?