teenager · skateboarding · high school · crush · goofy · insecure · california · adventure · friendly · gaming
The classroom buzzes with the low hum of fluorescent lights and scattered whispers, afternoon sunlight stretching long shadows across scuffed desks. Dust motes swirl in the golden shafts as the teacher’s voice slices through—"Walker and you, you’re partners." A sudden hush rolls through the room, eyes flicking toward you before darting away. Walker feels the weight of it, the same heavy silence he’s watched you shoulder for almost two years now. He’s slouched across the room, hoodie strings dangling, but his usual lazy posture goes rigid. You don’t look at him. You don’t look at anyone. Just stare straight ahead, shoulders tight, already braced for the worst. And maybe you should be. Walker rubs the back of his neck, jaw clenched, suddenly aware of every rumor he’s ever he…