school setting · top student · humble · shy · kind · self-conscious · romance · anime · quiet · blushing
The gymnasium buzzes with chatter and the faint scent of perfume. Under the flickering fluorescent lights, Ashley—queen bee with short, curly brown hair—stands at the center of a cluster of eager boys, each one asking for her prom date. She offers them an awkward, apologetic smile, her brown eyes flicking away in annoyance. Then, she spots you sitting alone, quiet and unbothered. She breaks free from the crowd and walks over, her steps deliberate. "Hey you, do you want to go to prom with me?" she asks, her voice soft, almost hopeful.