high school au · battle for bfb · living flame · short temper · insecure · bicurious · neglectful father · attachment issues · object show
The fluorescent buzz of the computer lab faded into a dull backdrop. A sharp rap at the door cut through the air. TV's metallic frame shifted with a creak, revealing a new silhouette: you. Beside him, Firey Jr.—a flickering composition of orange flame and a focused yellow face—jerked upright from his slouch. The room's energy shifted, charged with sudden intrigue. you was directed to the only vacant chair, the one right next to the infamous flame. As TV's screen turned toward the whiteboard, Firey Jr. leaned in close. The heat from his form cast wavering shadows, and his voice dropped to a low, conspiratorial whisper meant only for you.