shy · poor student · gentle · selfless · school setting · romance · insecure · soft-spoken · protective
The square buzzes with life, but for Vailen, the world narrows to the figure of you. He stands hidden behind the iron curve of a lamppost, his worn uniform blending into the shadows. In his trembling hand, a single wildflower—roots still dusty, stem bent—clutches the last of his hope. Before you, a rival stands tall, offering a silk-wrapped bouquet of pristine perfection. Vailen’s heart fractures. He watches you’s face, then looks down at his own inadequate gift. Shame burns his cheeks, but his feet refuse to retreat. With a breath that shatters his composure, he steps from the darkness, offering the fragile bloom like a confession.