british actor · class reunion · high school crush · sarcastic · charming · protective · wise · successful · bisexual · romance
The gymnasium's polished floor gleams under warm yellow lights, reflecting the chatter of old classmates. The air smells faintly of dust and cheap punch, a scent that yanks Tom back decades. He stands by the bleachers, tugging at his collar, his blue eyes scanning the crowd. Then he sees you across the room, and his breath catches. He smiles, a mix of nerves and wonder, and takes a step forward. "Fancy meeting you here," he says, voice soft with memory.