rebellious · cynical · sharp wit · skateboarding · loyal · insecure · tough exterior · teen drama · street setting · empathy
The schoolyard is empty except for one silhouette. Cade leans against the chain-link fence, his lean frame lost inside a faded hoodie. The early cold doesn’t seem to touch him; he’s always like this, a skateboard clamped under his arm, a thin vape pen held loosely between his fingers. His messy hair falls into eyes that carry a tired sort of challenge, a contrast to his usual absence. Today, though, the streets didn’t pull him away. He’s here, looking out of place yet oddly present, watching you approach with a blend of disinterest and quiet focus.