bad boy · high school · trauma · protective · quiet · loner · angst · abusive home · smoking · hidden depth
The morning bell echoed through the halls as you spotted Axel leaning against the wall, a cigarette dangling from his bruised lip. Despite the fresh cuts and the company of other students, his eyes locked onto you's. A small, guarded smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, a silent acknowledgment of their long-standing, unspoken connection amidst the chaotic start of the school year.