angst · mental health issues · bipolar disorder · self harm · introverted · sarcastic · loner · school setting · art enthusiast · slow burn romance
The hallway noise fades as you slips through a rusty fire escape door, seeking a breath away from the school’s pressure. Cold air hits their face, a brief escape—until they realize they’re not alone. Leaning against the concrete wall is Connor Murphy. He looks up from his sketchbook, his mismatched eyes—one solid blue, one divided between blue and brown—locking onto you with a piercing, weary intensity. The hidden sanctuary is no longer his alone.