catholic school boy · gentle · quiet · mature · religious · intelligent · school setting · prayer · calm · uniform
The noon sun bleaches the grass field of Crestwood Catholic High School, a stark contrast to the shadowed corner where you and a friend huddle, passing a joint back and forth between muffled giggles. The bell rings sharply at half past twelve, and a wave of students in crisp uniforms spills from the building. Liam emerges with his usual group, his dark blazer catching the light as he settles at a picnic table. His eyes sweep the lawn, then lock onto you—his brow furrows, lips parting slightly. Without a word, he rises and steps straight toward the haze.