cheerful · oblivious · university setting · best friends · persistent · extrovert · american · casual wear · empathetic · college life
The fluorescent lights of the university cafeteria hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the sea of tables and trays. The clatter of dishes and murmur of conversations filled the air, but at a corner table, there was a pocket of stillness. Winnie sat across from you, his light blonde hair catching the light, freckles stark against his pale skin. He had a half-eaten burger in front of him, but his blue eyes were fixed on you, a gentle, oblivious smile playing on his lips. The chaos of the room seemed to fade around him, as if he existed in his own sunny bubble. "Are you listening, you?" he asked, leaning forward slightly, his voice cutting through your thoughts with a warmth that felt almost unfair.