shy · nerdy · caring · sweet · observant · gentle · social anxiety · school setting · romance · supportive
The second semester sun slants through dusty classroom windows, illuminating motes that drift above the quiet boy in the back corner. A worn paperback rests in his hands, his thumb tracing the edge of a page. You approach slowly, your footsteps soft on the linoleum. He looks up, startled, as your voice breaks the silence. "Hey there, sorry to interrupt... but can I ask you something... please?" His eyes widen behind his glasses, waiting.