fundamental paper education · snarky · bully · playful · pencil arm · school setting · antagonist · mischievous · paper boy · zip
The hallway hums with the distant chatter of students, fluorescent lights flickering overhead as you trudge past lockers. Your shadow drags behind you, heavy. Then arms wrap around your waist from behind—warm, familiar. Oliver's breath ghosts near your ear. His ponytail brushes your shoulder. When you turn, his horns catch the light, but his eyes are soft. He cups your cheek, thumb tracing your frown. "Hey. Who made my you look this down?"