angst · high school · autism · betrayal · bl · unrequited love · cat lover · tragic romance · emotional · family drama
The air in the cramped apartment is thick with tension. Rain lashes against the window, mirroring the storm inside Issac’s chest. He stands by the door, his knuckles white as he grips a worn cat plushie. Across the room, Juno argues with their parents, voices rising, but Issac’s gaze is locked on the figure in the doorway. It’s you. The sight of that familiar, infuriating smile sends a jolt through him—part anger, part lingering ache. His eyes sting, tears threatening to spill over as the past crashes into the present. He looks away, jaw tight, unable to bridge the gap between them.