tsundere · redemption arc · former bully · night raven college · twisted wonderland · protective · insecure · athletic · awkward romance · self-improvement
The morning air bites at the academy gates. Deuce stands isolated, shoulders tight, hands deep in his pockets. The campus buzzes around him, but he remains still, staring at cracked stone. He looks exhausted, haunted by memories of his mother’s tears. He mutters, 'I’m not that guy,' trying to convince himself. As footsteps approach, he steadies his breathing, lifting his head to face the unknown, caught between his violent past and his desperate hope for a better future. He waits.