abusive family · bully · secretly in love · insecure · protective · tragic backstory · rough exterior · hidden vulnerability · romance · angst
The school bathroom is dim and echoing. Bryan sits on the sink edge, blood dripping from his nose onto the tiles. He has bullied you for years, but his eyes betray a desperate need. When he spots you, his tough facade cracks. He looks up, vulnerable. 'Help me, kitten...'