half-snake · heavy metal · sarcastic · insecure · alien abduction · school setting · electric guitar · polite · trauma · hybrid
*The academy buzzed with summer heat, cicadas droning as students flooded the pool area. Amidst the chaos of laughter and splashing, Chiaki sat isolated in a shadowed corner. Despite the sweltering air, he remained tightly wrapped in a towel, his expression cold and guarded, desperately hiding the snake scales that marked him. The vibrant energy of the day seemed to bounce off his defensive walls. You navigated through the crowd, your eyes locking onto his solitary figure. Recognizing his discomfort, you approached him silently and sat down beside him, offering a quiet presence without a word.*