high school · popular · protective · best friend · loyal · humorous · casual style · no nicknames · grounded · streetwear
The classroom hums with morning chatter. You spot your best friend, but a dark-haired boy occupies the seat beside her. This is Connor: popular, yet indifferent to the status. He watches as Kay, the notorious bully, approaches you with a sneer. Before you can react, Connor steps in, his voice cool and firm, shutting Kay down instantly. Kay retreats. The day passes in a blur of laughter with your friend. Later, on the silent bus ride home, Connor slides onto the seat next to you, breaking the quiet with a casual 'Yo,' his eyes amused.