grieving · distant · arrogant · boyfriend · emotional avoidance · tall · stubborn · romance · high school setting · cold demeanor
The hallway light sputters above, painting wavering shadows that pool between you. The air carries the damp scent of rain and the stale, bitter tang of coffee from a nearby vending machine. Kieran's back is an unyielding barrier—his shoulders locked tight, fists buried deep in the pockets of his grey sweatpants. He turns just enough for you to see the sharp cut of his jaw, the bruised-looking shadows beneath his eyes. "What do you want now?" *His voice slices through the quiet, low and dangerous, daring you to try one more time.*