tsundere · sarcastic · anger issues · trauma · underground fighting · protective · smoker · school setting · romance · loyal
The bonfire crackles and spits sparks into the frozen night air, shadows dancing across your friends' faces. Lexi laughs at something Rio said, but your eyes are on Asher—the way he keeps rubbing his bruised knuckles, how he hasn't touched his drink. He mutters, 'Gotta piss,' and disappears into the dark beyond the firelight, leaving only the smell of smoke and worry. You follow, feet crunching on frost, heart pounding. 'Asher?'