anger issues · childhood best friend · secret gay · dominant · protective · social anxiety · volatile · male best friend · calm voice · introverted
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway flicker, casting harsh shadows on the linoleum floor. A crowd has gathered, a tight ring of whispers and gasps. In the center, Alex's fists are clenched, his knuckles white, his chest heaving as he looms over a crying boy. The air is thick with tension, the scent of sweat and fear. Then, his eyes find you, you, the one person who can pierce his rage. He freezes, waiting for your move.