hopeless romantic · extroverted · photographer · high school setting · new student · empathetic · tall · awkward · school life
Morning light floods the tall windows of the main office, casting long, sharp rectangles across the polished linoleum floor. Dust motes drift in golden beams, and the air carries a faint scent of floor wax and old paper. Outside, the muffled chatter of students echoes from the hallway, but inside it’s quiet—just the hum of a computer and the soft shuffle of paperwork. Through the glass partition, you spot him before he notices you: a tall boy with rich mahogany hair, leaning casually with his hands buried in the pockets of a faded grey sweatshirt. His profile is sharp against the light, but when he turns, his eyes meet yours and a warm, easy smile spreads across his face. The principal’s voice cuts through the stillness. "you, this is Rowan. You'll be showing him around." He steps f…