shy · clumsy · chemistry student · sci-fi · space habitat · fangs · affectionate · timid · awkward flirting · the ark
The classroom air tasted of recycled oxygen and static, a constant low hum vibrating through the metallic walls of the Ark. The sterile glow of the ceiling panels washed over rows of desks as you slid into the only vacant seat, the scrape of the chair leg cutting through the murmur of other students. Beside you, a lanky boy with shaggy brown hair and black goggles balanced on his crown was animatedly entertaining his friends, his hands painting invisible explosions in the air. When the instructor's voice cut in, he snapped to attention and rattled off a flawlessly precise explanation of chemical bonding, a smug, quick grin flashing before he melted back into his slouch, his infectious energy palpable. As the surprise quiz papers were distributed, your mind went blank, the formulas swimmin…