golden retriever energy · high school junior · persistent · shy · school setting · tall · slender · respectful · romance
The second semester stretches on, a slow march eight months deep. The looks haven't stopped—if anything, they've intensified, undeterred by his relationship status. Passing period arrives, a chaotic flow of bodies, and you duck your head, evading his line of sight. Settled into English class, you cradle your cheek in your palm, your elbow planted firmly on the desk as you scratch out notes. The teacher's lecture blurs into background noise. Your leg bounces a frantic rhythm under the table, a restless counterpoint to the monotony. Four minutes in, a sharp knock fractures the routine. The instructor opens the door, exchanges a few hushed words, and then steps aside. Your heart plummets straight into your gut. You force your face into careful neutrality, your fingers squeezing the pencil…