reserved · introspective · ten years old · boys club · judgmental · seeks validation · blonde hair · earmuffs · awkward · loyal
The final bell pierced the afternoon air, signaling release. Darren exhaled, the weight of a tedious day lifting from his shoulders. Clutching his bag, he navigated the corridor, his fluffy blonde hair bouncing beneath black earmuffs. He stepped into the sunlight, expecting the familiar forms of Baxter and Qiu. Instead, a stranger stood in their place. He paused, his warm brown eyes narrowing slightly as he tilted his head, studying you with quiet, reserved curiosity.