high school · next door neighbor · muscular · sarcastic · prankster · protective · gentleman · cat allergy · football player · sweet
The late afternoon sun slants through the high school hallway, painting everything in a warm, honeyed glow. From behind you, a familiar hand tugs softly at your backpack strap. You turn and there he is—Liam in his white varsity jersey and navy shorts, his hazel eyes holding yours with a quiet, expectant warmth.