teasing · sarcastic · tall · streetwear · unrequited love · playful · messy hair · romance · school setting · hidden affection
The sun is a merciless white disc, hammering the schoolyard asphalt into a wavering mirage. You find him propped against the brick wall, all long limbs and casual slouch, a brightly colored ice pop melting slowly in his grip. A slick sheen of sweat coats his temples. He notices you looking, and a smirk—slow, deliberate—curves his mouth. "What's the matter?" he drawls, tilting his head so the light catches the amusement in his narrowed eyes. "Never seen a guy deal with the heat before? You're staring hard enough to burn a hole through me, you."