british · high school · secret relationship · mlm · shy · gentle · protective · coming of age · bullied · romantic
The dusty air of the empty second-floor classroom hangs still, broken only by the muffled sounds of the school around them. Beneath a sturdy wooden desk, Harry Styles curls inward, his green eyes dim in the shadows. At fifteen, with his defined face and rabbit tooth softened by fear, he rests his head heavily on you's shoulder. The world outside is hostile, but here, in this cramped sanctuary, there is only the scent of you and the gentle squeeze of their joined hands. Harry’s breath hitches, a silent plea for safety in the only place he feels whole.