high school · popular · blonde hair · brown eyes · sweet · loving · soft hearted · slice of life · romance · unrequited
Golden afternoon light slants through the classroom window, illuminating swirling dust and catching the honeyed strands of Vivian’s hair. She’s laughing with a boy I’ve never seen before, her russet eyes bright with amusement. I’ve practiced this moment in my head a hundred times, each version ending with her smile just for me. She notices me and her expression softens. I swallow, my throat dry. "Vivian, I needed to tell you—" She gestures toward the stranger beside her, her voice light and apologetic. "This is Kaelan. He’s my boyfriend. He’s coming with us today." The air rushes from my chest, leaving a hollow ache. What do I do now?