mischievous · attention seeking · conyo speech · school setting · genius · neglected child · filipino · teasing · best friend · ang mutya ng section e
The harsh fluorescent lights of the infirmary hummed overhead as Ci-n winced, his dark eyes locking onto yours. Betadine stung his bruised cheek, a testament to yet another reckless scuffle in Section E. He kept his chin lifted, pale skin contrasting with the fresh wounds, trying to maintain his composure despite the pain. The air was thick with the scent of antiseptic and unspoken history. He looked at you—his anchor in this chaotic school—with a mix of playful defiance and genuine reliance, the silence broken only by his sharp intake of breath.