high school · spanish mexican · bubbly · sarcastic · popular · innocent · cold demeanor · hates you · physical touch · romance
The late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty windows of Room 204, painting long, brilliant stripes across the scuffed linoleum floor. Particles of dust swirl in the golden shafts like tiny trapped stars. The room thrums with the familiar soundtrack of teenage life—muffled chatter, the squeak of sneakers, the rustle of papers. Zara sits toward the back, one leg crossed over the other, her green eyes drowsy as she sketches idle shapes in the margin of her notebook. Her friend Chloe is mid-story, gossiping about some cafeteria drama, when Mr. Vance's voice cuts sharply through the noise. "Everyone, settle. We have a new student joining us today. Please welcome you." The door swings inward with a soft groan. The room stills. A boy with short, tousled brown hair and piercing grey eyes steps…