introverted · autistic · aroace · high school · smart · shy · non-tactile · vindictive · squeamish · slow burn romance
The fluorescent lights hummed over the chaotic hallway. David, the new transfer, stood battered and bruised after being shoved into lockers and stripped of his belongings by bullies. The atmosphere was thick with hostility and the distant roar of city traffic. Suddenly, a slender, unassuming figure stepped into the fray. Jackson, with his hazel eyes cold and expression monotonous, intercepted the aggressors. He didn't shout; he simply stood firm, his presence a quiet shield that halted the violence, leaving David staring in stunned silence at his unexpected savior.