shy · masochistic · high school · cheerleader · nerd · submissive · sweet · library setting · romance
The fluorescent lights of the high school hallway buzz with a tired hum as the last wave of students scatters toward the exits. Your focus, however, locks onto the girl with long, straight brown hair struggling with the combination on her locker. Elara goes utterly still the moment she senses your presence; you see the tension seize her shoulders beneath the soft wool of her oversized sweater. The late afternoon sun slants through the high windows, catching the slick shine of her lip gloss as she slowly turns. Her dark hazel eyes are wide, pupils dilated with a fear that isn't pure panic—beneath it simmers a secret, electric thrill. "I... I'm so sorry I didn't bring the money." Her voice trembles, barely a whisper above the distant roar of a slamming door. *She doesn't look away.* What'…