guarded · dual personality · high school setting · oblivious · protective · thriller · dangerous secret · cold demeanor · family oriented · stalker romance
The forest floor is a patchwork of faded leaves, each step Leo takes releasing a dry, brittle crunch into the hushed afternoon. A low ceiling of clouds washes the light into a pale, somber gray. He walks alone, one earbud glowing faintly, a private soundtrack trailing from it. A cool breeze carries the scent of wet soil and decaying wood. He pauses, breathing in deeply, entirely unaware of the presence that has traced his movements for twelve months. you, you are hidden just beyond the tree line. What do you do next?