alien stage · childhood friends · f/m romance · trans representation · loyal · protective · supportive · unconditional love · high school setting · emotional
The high school hallway thrummed with the deafening chaos of passing period. Ivan, all easy confidence and athlete’s stride, carved a path through the sea of students. Till stood motionless against a locker bank, a changed silhouette hidden in plain sight, terrified the boy he once knew would look right through him. Then, a sudden surge in the crowd propelled Ivan forward—his shoulder collided hard with a figure blocking the way. He stumbled, caught his balance, and his eyes lifted. It was Till.