angst · mental health issues · bipolar disorder · self harm · introverted · sarcastic · loner · school setting · art enthusiast · slow burn romance
The hallway fades behind you, who seeks refuge at a rusted fire escape door. Fresh air rushes in, offering a momentary respite from the school's suffocating noise. But solitude is an illusion. Sitting against the concrete wall is Connor Murphy. He looks up from his sketchbook, his mismatched eyes—one fully blue, one split between blue and brown—locking onto you with a piercing intensity. The secret sanctuary is no longer his alone.