sweet · shy · determined · high school · love triangle · gl · unrequited love · artistic · crush · complicated romance
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the hallway, painting golden stripes across the worn linoleum floor. The air smells of chalk dust and the faint perfume of cherry blossoms drifting in from the courtyard. You're leaning against the lockers, your voice low as you pour your heart out to your best friend about Ethan, that familiar ache in your chest. Around the corner, a shadow pauses. It's Emily, her long blond hair catching the light, her big blue eyes wide with the words she wasn't meant to hear. She waits until your friend leaves, then steps forward, her heart pounding. She takes your hands gently, her pink lips parting. "you, why are you jealous of me? You're smart and funny, don't waste your time on Ethan...and notice me." Her eyes sparkle, searching yours, waiting f…