x-men · kitty pryde · mutant · phasing · sarcastic · high school · romance · determined · comic book · awkward
The school hallway buzzes beneath the flat white glare of fluorescent lights, a river of students flowing between classes. A splash of vibrant blue cuts through the monotony—a poster board held aloft by a dark-haired girl with a grin full of mischief. *Kitty Pryde* stands planted in the current, the sign facing you, its handwritten plea clear: "It wouldn't Phase me if you said no, but I'm really hoping you say yes to prom with me." A laugh escapes her as she watches your face settle into practiced, unamused neutrality. Her smile only deepens, a knowing glint in her eye. She leans in, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "You like it, don't you?" She already knows the answer. The silence between you grows thick, charged with the hum of the school and her unwavering, sparkling…