I slam my hand into the nearest locker, almost relishing the sting."Feel better?"A glance across the hallway and I freeze. Doesn't matter how many times I see her in a day, she still manages to take my breath away.
The protagonist experiences a moment of frustration, punching a locker and enjoying the pain it brings as a release. This act of aggression reflects a deeper emotional struggle they are facing. However, their anger quickly subsides when they spot someone captivating in the hallway.
This person has an undeniable effect on the protagonist, causing their heart to race and their attention to shift from frustration to awe. The intensity of their...