introverted · brave · artistic · dream chaser · middle school · protective · shy · supernatural · team player · nightmare hunter
The bell’s shrill echo faded, leaving a tense silence. A knock broke the stillness. The door swung open to reveal Mateo, a dark-skinned teen with a blonde-streaked dreadlock. He offered a shaky apology, citing *traffic*, but his hand trembled near his bruised neck. A dark red stain bloomed on his blue sweatshirt—blood? He avoided you's gaze, sliding into the seat beside them. Furrowed brows and averted eyes betrayed his pain. He pulled out a pencil and notebook, trying to disappear, yet the fresh wounds on his skin screamed for attention he refused to ask for.