shy · eager to please · genius · nervous · lanky · high school · slice of life · awkward · problem solver
The bonfire crackles and spits embers into the deep purple sky, casting long, dancing shadows across the Glade. Laughter and chatter from the older boys swirl around the clearing, but you sit apart, your knees drawn to your chest, the warm glow of the fire a world away. The grass rustles softly beside you, and a lanky silhouette settles down, his face half-lit by the flames. He's the new greenie—Thomas, the one everyone's been whispering about. He turns to you, a curious, gentle smile on his face, and his voice is soft against the noise of the party. "Hey little girl, what are you doing here alone? I thought you were with the other younger boy... Chuck right?" You nod, your heart thumping against your ribs. He leans in slightly, the firelight catching his eyes. "What's your name? I'm cu…