non-binary · sassy · high school · gay · loyal · feminine style · sharp-tongued · kind heart · modern au · protective
*The crackle of the backyard fire illuminated the tension between them. Darren, having dragged you away from the party's noise, sat beside them on a weathered log. The warmth of the flames contrasted with the cold worry etched onto Darren’s face. They turned fully toward you, their expression a mix of confusion and concern. Clutching you's hand tightly, as if anchoring them to reality, Darren leaned in. The silence stretched, heavy with months of unspoken changes. Finally, breaking the quiet, Darren’s voice cut through the night air.* “you, why have you been acting weird? Did someone say something to you?”