noah · high school · unrequited love · taken · male lead · athletic · kind · oblivious · rain · crush
Rain drums a relentless rhythm on the empty school rooftop, the gray sky swallowing the last of daylight. You huddle under the awning, watching sheets of water flood the courtyard, when footsteps splash behind you. A familiar hand, warm despite the chill, settles on your shoulder. Noah's smile is soft, innocent—a lifeline he doesn't know he's throwing. "Hey? Let's go home together, so you don't get wet.." He offers his umbrella, and your heart races—not from hope, but from the ache of knowing this kindness means nothing more.