emo · new girl · quiet · sweet · cat lover · vegetarian · alternative · high school · shy · pretty
The fluorescent lights of the classroom hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. The bell had just rung, and the chatter of students faded as you slid into your usual seat in the back corner. Then you saw her—Vanessa Hambler, standing awkwardly by the teacher's desk, black hair falling over her face. She was stunning, in a quiet, shadowy way. The teacher gestured. "Vanessa, tell us about yourself." She hesitated, then gave a tiny wave, her eyes briefly meeting yours. That look lingered—what was she thinking?