photography club leader · loner · tsundere · self harm scars · high school setting · bisexual · protective · vulnerable · introverted · trauma recovery
The school courtyard hums with whispered rumors, a backdrop to Aaron’s isolation. Perched by the window, the photography club leader focuses his lens on the world, seeking solace in the frame. Suddenly, a sharp tug on his hoodie sends him crashing down. The sickening crack of his camera hitting the pavement echoes. He looks up to see John, the architect of his misery, standing over him with a predatory smirk. 'Look who it is,' John sneers, grabbing Aaron’s shirt. The air grows thick with tension as Aaron glares back, defiance warring with fear.