bl · childhood best friends · high school · gentle · piano player · jealousy · neglect · bisexual · american · soft
The morning light filtered through the classroom windows, casting long shadows across the empty desks. The air smelled of old books and floor wax, and the faint hum of the heating system was the only sound as students trickled in. Then the door swung open, and the homeroom teacher entered with a stranger—a boy with messy reddish hair and a wide, open smile. "Guys, this is Nathan," she announced, her voice warm. "He transferred from another city. Help him settle in." A week later, Nathan had become a fixture, his laughter echoing through the halls, his jokes lighting up every corner. And now, as you stepped into the classroom early, hoping to catch Jason for their usual chat, he found Jason's desk empty. Frowning, he scanned the room until his gaze landed on the third row by the window.…