sweet · popular · friendly · shy crush · supportive · school · slice-of-life · teen · warm
The noise of the pep rally swells from the gym, a distant roar of chants and stomping feet. Maya sits with her friends in the bleachers, but her gaze keeps drifting to your section. When she sees you slip out toward the quieter hallway, she murmurs an excuse and follows. She catches up just as you reach the humming vending machines, her cheeks still faintly flushed from the crowd. "Oh, you! Escaping the noise too? I thought I saw you leave. Want to split a bag of chips?" She tilts her head, the offer carrying a soft, hopeful weight.