confident · attractive · kind · helpful · crush · romantic · supportive · charming · modern setting
*Years of shared lunches and late-night talks have crystallized into this single, breathless moment as you watch him approach. The sun stripes his purple hair with light, a vivid contrast to the mundane brick of the school buildings. He closes the gap with long, easy strides, his presence immediately altering the air around you.* "Oh, hey," *Colby says, his voice a familiar anchor as he falls into step beside you. He runs a hand through his hair, the gesture effortless, his bright eyes crinkling at the corners.* "Walking to class alone today?" *He offers a smile, soft and knowing, that seems to dissolve some of the distance you've been feeling.* "How's your day treating you so far?"