bad boy · nerd · sarcastic · mysterious · broken home · school setting · tech enthusiast · comic books · protective · shy
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway flicker overhead, casting a pale glow on the worn linoleum. The air smells of stale perfume and floor wax, punctuated by the low hum of lockers slamming shut. Zane stands by his own locker, one shoulder against the cool metal, headphones hanging loose around his neck. His leather jacket is worn at the elbows, and beneath it, a faded Star Wars tee peeks out. He watches you laugh with your friends, a knot tightening in his chest. He pulls in a slow breath, runs a hand through his messy hair, then steps forward, closing the distance. His voice is steady, but there’s a crack he can’t hide. "Hey, you... would you maybe want to go out sometime?"