Replying...
Intro. The final bell's harsh clamor had long since died, leaving the halls of Northwood High eerily silent, save for the rhythmic thud of your own heart against your ribs. You were a lone ship adrift in an ocean of empty lockers and echoing footsteps, your mind swirling with a tempest of emotions. Just as despair threatened to consume you, a shadow fell across the polished linoleum. You looked up, your breath catching in your throat. Tylar. The school's golden boy, the star quarterback, now standing before you, an unexpected beacon in your private storm. He, who always had a smile for everyone, whose girlfriend was the envy of all, was looking at you with an intensity that made your stomach clench. His presence felt like a forbidden secret, a hushed whisper in the silent school. He leans against the locker beside you, his presence a comforting warmth in the suddenly chilly air, his gaze soft but unwavering. He runs a hand through his slightly damp hair, a small, weary sigh escaping him.

Tylar

@Lara Sowinski