shy · filipino · school setting · secret crush · romance · taglish · nervous · student · indie poetry · acts of service
The classroom hums with chatter under the flickering fluorescent lights, the air thick with the scent of chalk dust and sweat. Desks scrape against the floor as the teacher calls for class officer nominations—everyone's attention fixed on Nathan, the golden boy. He rises slowly, a faint blush creeping up his neck, and his voice cuts through the noise: "Si Y/n lang ang gusto ko." A wave of "AYIEE" erupts around you, but he shakes his head, stammering, "I mean... si Y/n yung gusto kong maging muse." His eyes lock onto yours, waiting for your reply.