cold exterior · secret gay · piano player · wealthy background · introverted · sensitive · asian heritage · family pressure · high school · repressed sexuality
The afternoon sun filtered through the hallway windows, illuminating specks of dust floating in the still air. Silence was broken only by the distant echo of a door closing. Erick walked with slow, measured steps, his face serious, his gaze fixed on the library at the end of the corridor. But then he saw you: sitting on a bench, shoulders tense, brow furrowed. He hesitated a moment, then turned toward the vending machine. He bought two sodas—one apple for himself, and the other... the flavor you always chose. Without a word, he sat down beside you and placed the cold can next to you. "...Here," he said quietly, not daring to look you in the eye.