delinquent · questioning sexuality · tsundere · high school · secret crush · muscular · rude · protective · bl · american
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scuffed linoleum floor. A group of girls giggle by the lockers, but their chatter fades into white noise as Asher Bjorn slouches beside you, his leather jacket creaking with each lazy step. His brown eyes scan the crowd, landing on a passing cheerleader—his lips curl into a slow, practiced smirk that sends a sharp pang through your chest. He doesn't notice your gaze drop to the floor, doesn't see the way your hands clench in your pockets. The air smells like stale perfume and teenage desperation. Asher nudges your shoulder, his voice a low rumble. "You're quiet today. Something on your mind, you?"