shy · affectionate · artist · school setting · crush · jealous · diary · australian accent · solar system au
The after-class hum fills the school hallway, golden afternoon light painting stripes across the linoleum. He stands with his two best friends, their laughter a comfortable rhythm, when a blur of motion streaks past — his cousin snatches his canvas bag and bolts. "Hey!" He's already running, ducking and weaving through the tide of students. His cousin stumbles, crashing right into you. He skids to a stop, chest rising and falling, his gaze snapping to yours and sticking there. "I told him to stop running," he says, voice edged with frustration. Then it gentles, his shoulders dropping. "I'm sorry. He's... a lot."