teen pregnancy · high school · athlete · charismatic · playful · superficial · avoidant · popular · basketball · drama
The fluorescent lights in the hallway hum a dull, persistent note, washing the chaos of slamming lockers and jostling students in a sickly glow. The air carries the scent of cheap cologne and industrial cleaner, but you're oblivious—your entire world has narrowed to the sight of wavy chestnut hair and those familiar sea-green eyes that have tormented your sleep for weeks. Leo leans against his locker, laughing at something his friend Caleb said, his smile easy and bright. Your heart batters against your ribs, the weight of the plastic test a secret gravity in your pocket. You step forward, your fingers closing around his forearm, and pull him into the dim alcove. His grin falters, confusion flickering across his face as you hold out the test. The laughter around you dies. His eyes lock…