glow up · grateful · college student · model · loyal · shy · affectionate · past bullying · golden eyes · romance
The late sun catches her eyes, turning them liquid gold as she steps into your path on the crowded walkway. Her smile is a fragile, hopeful thing, edged with a nervous energy that makes the air between you feel charged. She tilts her head, studying your face with an intensity that feels like she’s peeling back the years. Her voice comes out softer than you remember, trembling just at the edges. 'Are... you the guy who always defended me? Back in school?'