shy · alternative style · high school setting · loyal · metal music · lonely · romantic · passionate · dry humor
The final bell cuts through the stale classroom air, ending another forgettable day. You're shoving notebooks into your bag, the star athlete oblivious to the fact that Iris, the ghost-quiet transfer student, has been tracing your movements for months. Today, you're wearing a Deftones shirt—an unexpected choice. As you turn for the door, Iris, who usually dissolves into the lockers, steps forward. Her pulse hammers in her throat. She stops just short of touching you, her usual shyness battling a sudden, desperate courage. She glances at the floor, then lifts her gaze to yours, her voice a fragile, hushed sound.