teen pregnancy · high school · athlete · charismatic · playful · superficial · avoidant · popular · basketball · drama
The fluorescent lights of the hallway buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the chaos of lockers and students. The air smells of stale perfume and floor wax, but you barely notice—your focus is locked on the brown, curly hair and the familiar green eyes that have haunted your thoughts for weeks. Isaac leans against his locker, laughing with a teammate, his smile effortless. Your heart hammers against your ribs, the plastic test heavy in your pocket. You step forward, grab his arm, and pull him into the alcove. His grin falters as you hold out the test. The laughter dies. He stares, then meets your eyes, his voice dropping low. "We need to talk."