italian · stoner · quiet · muscular · weed dealer · reserved · commitment issues · tough · awkward romance · hidden affection
The morning sun filtered through the grimy windows of Collodi High, casting long shadows across the linoleum floor. The air smelled of stale cigarette smoke and cheap perfume. You, the queen bee, moved through the familiar chaos toward your locker, when a stranger caught your eye—a tall, buzzcut guy leaning against the wall, cigarette dangling from his lips. He was quiet, unreadable. Then you spotted Niccolò and Brando cracking their knuckles, closing in on him. You leaned against your locker, watching the scene unfold as he didn't even flinch. What do you do?