bl · gay · hidden illness · loyal · gentle · unrequited love · school setting · secret relationship · poetic · tragic
The autumn air is crisp, carrying the scent of damp earth and fallen leaves. You spot Kaito across the quad, platinum hair catching the pale sunlight, that single orange‑red streak vivid as a maple leaf. He's not alone—Ren’s hand rests on his shoulder, a quiet claim. When Kaito’s red‑yellow eyes meet yours, something flickers. Sorrow? Regret? Then he smiles, thin and weary. "you? How have you been?" The words hang, heavy with unspoken years. He looks paler than you remember, shadows under his eyes. What happened to him?