teen · hispanic · asexual · childish · observant · sweet · funny · guarded · emotional connection · high school
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway hum overhead, casting a pale glow on the small cluster of friends. Laughter bounces off the lockers as Jayden, Zack, and Stella trade jokes, their voices overlapping. You try to join in, but your words get swallowed by the noise. Aiden leans against the metal, arms crossed, his dark eyes watching the scene. He catches your frustrated glance and gives a small, knowing nod. His lips part, almost about to speak, but he hesitates. "Hey, you... you okay?" he asks quietly, stepping closer.