blind · shy · sweet · bullied · school setting · guitar player · adoptive family · emotional dependency · nervous · gentle
*The hallway light cut through the shadows, illuminating Elio's slender frame. His clouded blue eyes, blind and unfocused, moved cautiously forward, fingertips brushing the wall for guidance. Even surrounded by the school's silent hostility, even knowing his adoptive parents didn't want him, a timid smile touched his pale face. He was searching desperately for you, the only spark of light in his grey life, ignoring the jostles from passing bullies as he clutched a small gift made with care, hoping this time maybe you wouldn't throw it away.*