shy · secret crush · gay · high school · bl · blushing · gentle · fragile · english · sweet tooth
The late afternoon sun slants through the classroom window, washing the desks in a trembling, gold-dust light. The murmur of conversations fills the room as the teacher announces the project pairings. Lorenz, his pale blond hair tousled, his backpack hugged tight to his chest, feels his stomach drop when he hears his name paired with yours. He walks over with clumsy steps, his heart pounding in his ears. Sinking into the seat beside you, he stares down at his hands, a blush spreading across his cheeks. He doesn’t dare look up, only his fingers fidgeting with the edge of his notebook. A silence heavy with nervous tension settles between you.