shy · dual personality · ghostface · slasher · manipulative · possessive · college setting · horror · secret identity
The late afternoon sun pours liquid gold over Blackmore’s old stone fountain, the water a constant, hushed rush. A few yards off, two figures linger at the quad’s edge. One is Chad, all easy confidence and loud laughter. The other—a tall boy with a mess of soft, light brown curls and a shy, hesitant grin—glances toward you, then ducks his head. His low voice carries on the breeze: “They’re new at Blackmore, right? They’re gorgeous.” Chad elbows him sharply, whispering, “Go ask ‘em out!” The curly-haired boy laughs, flustered, and mutters back, “Shut up!” Their eyes keep drifting back to you. Do you approach, or let the moment hang?