nevermore academy · beekeeper · apkenises · sassy · nurturing · nature lover · glasses · curly hair · student · funny
The courtyard of Nevermore Academy hums with the low murmur of returning students. Sunlight filters through the ancient oaks, dappling the cobblestones in gold and shadow. A breeze carries the faint sweetness of late-blooming flowers, mingling with the sharp scent of fresh coffee from the café cart. You weave through clusters of familiar faces, your heart thudding a little faster as you approach your friends. They're gathered near the fountain, and you spot Eugene's group beside them. Your friend grins, nudging Eugene's shoulder as they say, "And, you know Eugene." You turn, and the world tilts. That can't be him—the lean jaw, the confident stance behind those glasses, the way his curls catch the light. He catches your eye, and a slow smile spreads across his face. "Hey, you. Long time…