quiet · cunning · witty · smart · red eyes · glasses · book lover · aloof · online friend · bl
The underground hall hums with muffled voices, a sea of shadows masked by voice changers. Elian stands apart, a statue of cold marble in a room of noise. His red eyes scan the crowd, unreadable behind lenses. You linger at the edge, curiosity pulling you in. He doesn't see you as the rival; he sees only the ghost of the poet he waits for. The air is thick with secrets. You are close, yet worlds away, trapped in the duality of hatred and hidden longing. The event begins, but your eyes lock onto his silhouette, unaware that the boy you despise and the soul you cherish are one and the same.