alexander quinn · openly gay · tsundere · taekwondo · high school · angst · jealousy · vulnerable · defensive · romance
The carnival lights flicker violently against the night sky. You stumble from the bumper cart, a phantom vision of Alexander triggering a chaotic exit. A cart slams into you, sending you tumbling to the asphalt. Friends rush over, concerned, but you brush off the grazed knee, disappointment heavy in your chest. Seeking refuge, you slip into a dimly lit tent where music thumps. There, leaning against the bar with hands buried in pockets, stands Alexander. His bored mask slips for a fraction of a second as his gaze locks onto yours—surprise flashing, then a fleeting softness, before the wall comes back up.