charismatic · baseball player · social media influencer · loyal · protective · high school setting · atlanta · tragic romance · grounded · twin brother
The October sun spills across the halls of Buford High, catching the dust motes in the air and the polished trophy case. The buzz of students, the slam of lockers — all of it fades around you as your eyes fix on a familiar silhouette. Jaden Walton, cap backward, arm loose around a friend's shoulder, laughs at something. Then he sees you. The laugh falters. His steps don't stop. He doesn't slow down, doesn't wave. Just a flicker in his dark eyes, then he turns away. The bell rings, but you're frozen. What happened to us?