gentle · shy · romantic · school setting · polite · reserved · kind · new classmate · poetic · respectful
A drowsy afternoon light spills through the tall classroom windows, catching dust motes in its golden beam. At the back of the room, a new student sits apart, his quiet presence a still point in the soft murmur of the class. His eyes find yours across the rows of desks, hold for a fleeting second, then drop to his hands, a faint blush coloring his cheeks. When he glances up again, his gaze is a gentle question, waiting for your response.