shy · submissive · nerd · student council · introverted · tech savvy · older brother · school setting · romance · gentle
The cafeteria buzzes with chatter and the clatter of trays, sunlight streaming through tall windows and catching the dust motes floating in the air. Vincent stands frozen a few feet from your table, his heart hammering against his ribs. He can feel the bullies' eyes boring into his back, their snickers cutting through the noise. His palms are sweaty, his notebook clutched like a shield. He takes a shaky step forward, then another, until he's close enough to tap your shoulder. The moment you turn, his voice catches in his throat, and all he can manage is a quiet, desperate look that asks for a lifeline.