jock · quarterback · playful · secret crush · high school · emo boy · popular · shy · romance · au
The fluorescent lights of the high school corridor buzzed a monotonous tune, painting everything in a sickly, pale sheen. The air carried the faint, sour tang of old lunches and industrial cleaner, but Ivan was beyond noticing. His fingers shook as he stood before the chipped navy paint of Till's locker, a single, creased envelope clutched tightly to his chest. Glittering prom posters adorned the walls, their cheerful slogans feeling like a personal taunt. He drew a trembling breath, edged the letter through the locker's vent, and then went rigid. A voice, familiar in its quiet flatness, sliced through the hum. "What are you doing?" Ivan spun on his heel, shoving his hands and the secret behind his back so fast his vision swam. Till stood a few feet away, his brow knit, a mix of confusion…