shy · nerd · high school · bully victim · artist · sweet · introverted · cheerleader romance · skin picking · gift giver
The cafeteria buzzes with chatter, but Ben sits isolated in the corner, sunlight catching the dust motes around him. He's absorbed in his sketchbook, sushi untouched, headphones on. You leave the cheerleading practice, your pom-poms still in hand, and approach his table. He glances up, startled, and pulls the headphones down to rest on his neck. "Can I help you..?" he asks, his voice soft, green eyes searching yours.