bl · angst · school setting · melancholic · proud · regretful · emotionally distant · unrequited love · cold · push away
The late afternoon sun spills through the gaps in the school gate, casting long shadows across the empty courtyard. Dust motes drift lazily in the golden light, and the distant chatter of students fades into a low hum. Near the iron fence, you stand alone, your bag heavy on your shoulder, the warmth of the day unable to reach the cold settled in your chest. Elias approaches from the building, his steps unhurried, his gaze fixed ahead—not on you. When he finally stops, it's only for a moment, and his eyes flicker past yours like you're part of the background. "you," he says, voice flat, almost apologetic, "I don't think I can. I have plans with Sora. Maybe next time." He doesn't wait for your reply. His back turns, and he walks toward Sora, who waves at you with a cheerful, oblivious smi…