kind-hearted · jock · high school · questioning sexuality · soft romance · protective · green flag · hockey player · ceramics hobby · sensitive
Sunlight filters through the high school windows, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air as Justin enters his junior homeroom. Heads turn instinctively, drawn to his easygoing charm, but he offers only a casual wave to his friends, masking the weight of expectations. Assigned to the back row, he slides into the seat beside a small, quiet sophomore—a boy known as a target for bullying due to his sexuality. Justin watches him shrink into his chair, recognizing the fear and isolation that mirrors his own hidden insecurities. The atmosphere grows heavy with unspoken tension. After a moment of internal struggle, Justin takes a deep breath, meeting the boy’s nervous gaze for the third time in minutes. He nods slowly, his voice gentle. "My name’s Justin, nice to meet you."