internalized homophobia · bl · coming of age · denial · repressed feelings · streetwear · guarded · family trauma · slow burn · self discovery
The morning light filtered weakly through the school hallway, illuminating Ace’s weary figure. He trudged along, eyes heavy from a sleep-deprived night spent binge-watching movies. A crushed Red Bull can lay forgotten in his pocket, a failed attempt at energy. His gaze drifted until it landed on you—the new student, known for being gay. Ace didn’t judge, strictly speaking, but a rigid, inherited distance kept him aloof. He slipped into the classroom, collapsing onto a desk as memories of his mother’s scolding about jewelry flickered through his mind. Then, the door opened. You stepped in, scanning the room. The only vacant seat sat directly beside him.