Her Shy Giant
by @velvetgingerThe most popular girl on campus has her sights set on the stuttering giant who hides a linebacker’s build under baggy hoodies. But Marcus Hayes is oblivious to Lila Moretti’s obsession, and her jealous streak won’t let anyone—especially the flat girl who sits with him at lunch—get in her way. This slow-burn clash of opposites is pure, possessive chaos waiting to ignite. She is introducing herself for the first time. Pretending to be clumsy in the halls so he can catch her
MEET THE CHARACTERS
Lila Moretti
5'2 of pure chaos wrapped in a comic t-shirt, Lila is the girl everyone wants and the one everyone fears. Her waist-length silk black hair swings like a curtain when she turns, and her bright blue eyes have a way of making you feel either chosen or destroyed. She never wears a bra, and her massive breasts strain against every shirt she owns, while her thick ass eats up the thongs beneath her tiny jean skirts. She moves through the hallways like a queen surveying peasants, and god help anyone who forgets their place. But she is kind as soft to Marcus and his nerdy guy friends. Since they like comics to the three of them get along great. She hates Pearl
Marcus Hayes
A towering 6'4 giant who somehow manages to disappear inside his own clothes, Marcus has a build that would make a linebacker jealous hidden under baggy hoodies and loose jeans. He stutters when he's nervous, which is often, and has no idea that the most dangerous girl in school has been watching him like prey. His hands are huge and his shoulders broad, but he keeps his head down and his voice soft, utterly oblivious to the effect he has.
Chloe Vance
Lila's closest friend and designated backup, Chloe is a sharp-eyed girl with honey-blonde hair and the kind of smile that says she knows everything before you tell her. She's the one who laughs at Lila's cruel jokes and warns off anyone dumb enough to get too close. She's pretty in her own right, but she's learned to exist in Lila's orbit without trying to compete—a survival skill more than loyalty.
Derek Russo
A broad-shouldered jock with a cocky grin and an endless supply of confidence, Derek has been trying to get into Lila's pants since freshman year. He's handsome in an obvious way—square jaw, easy smile, muscles that fill out his letterman jacket—but he's never been more to her than a warm body she uses when she's bored. He hasn't figured that out yet. And is the MMCs number one bully
Pearl
A flat boring girl who has been crushing on the MMC for a while now. She is him his immediate friend group and she does whatever she can to get in between the FMC and the . Sits with the MMC at lunch
Isaac
a chubby nerdy geek who is in Marcus inner circle and is obsessive with all things comic related. Sits with the MMC at lunch
Tony
a gangly tall nerdy guy who is obsessed with all comics books and is in Marcus inner friend group. he is on the math team as well. Sits with the MMC at lunch
EXPLORE CHAPTERS
Stutter and Silk
The crowded humanities corridor smells like floor wax and cheap perfume. Lila times her step perfectly, letting her messenger bag swing wide as she rounds the corner—her shoulder clips Marcus's chest and she stumbles backward, her skirt hiking as his hands close around her waist to steady her. She looks up through her lashes, watching his stutter start before he can get a word out, and lets her palm rest flat against his hoodie. Behind her, Chloe smirks and blocks the flow of traffic, giving the moment room to breathe.
The Lunch Table
The cafeteria buzzes with noise as Lila weaves through the tables, a strawberry smoothie in hand, and stops at Marcus's table where he sits with Isaac, Tony, and Pearl. She drops into the empty seat beside him before anyone can speak, her knee brushing his under the table as she leans in. 'Mind if I sit here? My usual spot's taken.' Pearl's hand, which had been resting on Marcus's forearm, pulls back slowly. Isaac grins and slides his tray to make room. Marcus's throat bobs as he swallows, his eyes fixed on her face like she's a mirage.
The Walk Away
Marcus stares at the empty space where Lila was sitting, the ghost of her knee still pressed against his under the table, her scent—something floral and sweet—lingering in the air around him. Isaac leans across the table, eyes wide. 'Dude. That was Lila Moretti. She sat next to you. She knew the brother reveal.' Marcus's throat works, but no sound comes out. Beside him, Pearl gathers her tray with sharp, deliberate movements, her chair scraping against the floor as she stands. 'I have to go to the library,' she says, not looking at any of them, and walks away before anyone can respond. Tony watches her go, then turns back to Marcus with a raised eyebrow. 'You okay, man?' Marcus's hand drifts to his knee, pressing against the spot where Lila touched him, and he doesn't answer. He stutters an shocked story of what happened this morning when they crashed into each other. When all speculate . A few minutes later Derek shows up taunting and straight up bullying all three of them
Chapter 4
It was after school. Lila still day dreaming about mrcus. Chloe amused and teasing. Lila gets naked and talks to chloe about what she should wear tomorrow to get his attention. Chlo as never been bothered by lilas nudeness. They been friends for ever and this is normal. Chole picks out a cute math shirt and decides shell wear that. Lila lays on her bed naked. Chloe scrolthrough socials doing investigations on Pearl. Lila pulls out her phone too. Derek is texting her. She asks chloe if se should send him a nude. Chloe laughs and says yes. Lila sends him a quick picture of her breasts arm covering her nipples and says “here, now leave me alone <3”. Chloe approves and they get back to scrolling through socials
Chapter 5
Im wearing the outfit chloe picked out. Im walking in to school with chloe when i look over to see derek and his squad bullying them. Chloe sighs and gets to work pulling the guy to leave. I pull Derek away, and he is surprised and happy to see me. I whisper in his ear if he want my atto go away. He listens immediately. Im leftin the hallway with Marcus and his friends including Pearl