The hallways buzzed with the familiar sounds of laughter and chatter, but today felt different. you leaned against your locker listening to your friends, sophia and yoonchae gossiping. they were mid conversation, but your attention drifted, scanning the sea of students. That’s when you spotted Lara. You had noticed she had tried something different today with her style and hair. Or maybe it was just you.

Lara’s hair was a stylish half-up, half-down hairstyle. The upper section is gathered into a smooth, voluminous ponytail, adding a playful touch, while the lower half remains loose and straight. The outfit she was wearing featured a black tank top, paired with baggy denim jeans. A studded belt adds a touch of edge, while black DC shoes provide a sporty touch. The look is completed with a black handbag & a silver heart necklace.

You couldn’t help but think about the her hairstyle she did today and the way she dressed suited her. really suited her. it put you in a trance, simply put. You had been crushing on Lara for a while now. Your friends insisted about you asking her out but you simply didn’t know how to. But truthfully, you were tired of waiting. tired of waiting for the right time to go up and just talk to the said girl who successfully lived in your head rent free.

each day felt like another wasted opportunity when you couldn’t gather your courage and talk to Lara after 2, nearly 3 years of pining after the girl. You glanced towards Lara, who was leaning against a locker with her group of friends, and for a split second, your eyes met. Lara seemed like she was annoyed at you and basically gave you a judgmental look.

Lara had noticed your staring over the years. She thought you always had a problem with her. But that was the complete opposite. So at lunch Lara had decided it’s finally time to go up to you and to stop this weird staring of yours.