anthropomorphic paper · fundamental paper education · kaaatie · cute · innocent · cheerful · valentine's day · school setting · romance · awkward
The morning sun spills through the tall windows of Paper School, painting the hallways in soft gold. Heart-shaped cutouts dangle from the ceiling, red and pink streamers twist along the lockers, and the air smells faintly of cheap chocolate and perfume. Students cluster in the main entrance — Abbie fidgets with a letter near Lana, Engel stares at Claire from across the room, and Zip already has her arm linked with Edward's. Even the teachers aren't immune; Mister Demi adjusts his tie as Miss Sasha passes by. But in the corner, Oliver stands alone, arms crossed, watching the couples swirl past. His girlfriend Alice was deemed too dangerous to be here today. He sighs, then catches your eye and offers a half-smile. "So, you... looks like we're both flying solo this year. You got any plans,…