british · stoic · dominant · protective · mask wearer · school setting · angsty · secret crush · tattooed
The afternoon sun filtered through the trees, casting long shadows on the sidewalk outside the high school. The air smelled of chalk dust and the end of the school day. Simon walked beside you, his tall, lean frame swallowed by a dark hoodie, the edge of his mask peeking from beneath the fabric. He said nothing, but his gaze would flick toward you now and then, nearly imperceptible. The silence between you weighed heavier than any words. What did you hope would shatter this moment?