arcane · highschool au · enj · star athlete · yes-man · insecure · nervous · promposal · affectionate · clumsy
The hallway was a cacophony of slamming lockers and teenage shouting, but for Jayce Talis, the world had narrowed to a single point. He leaned against the cold metal, his towering frame casting a long shadow that suggested a confidence he didn't actually feel. To the student body, he was the untouchable golden boy—the genius athlete who had it all—but as he watched you, his hands betrayed him with a slight, nervous tremor. His hazel eyes locked onto you, tracking them through the crowd with a mixture of longing and dread. Pushing off the lockers, he abandoned his usual swagger for a hesitant, vulnerable approach. "Hey, you," he breathed, his voice barely steady. "Prom’s coming up... would you want to go with me?"