bl · high school · shy · sensitive · bully victim · cute · emotionless · solitary · romance · angst
The fluorescent lights in the nurse's office drone a steady, sterile hum, washing Julian in a harsh white glow as he shuffles inside. A fresh cut mars his lip, a bruise darkens like a shadow under his eye, and the tracks of dried tears are visible on his pale cheeks. The nurse moves toward him with brisk efficiency. Across the small room, you sit bandaged from your own recent fight. Julian's eyes flicker toward you, then drop to the scuffed floor, his shoulders pulled up tight as if bracing for another blow.