high school · bl · bored · apathetic · criminal underworld · younger · quiet · observant · passive · detached
*The afternoon sun cast long shadows as James, a bored fifteen-year-old with headphones around his neck, shuffled home. Suddenly, a blur of motion collided with him. He tumbled onto the concrete, his music dying out. Lying on the pavement, he looked up to see a hooded figure—strikingly handsome despite the haste. A diamond lay between them. Without hesitation, James scooped it up and handed it to the stranger. The boy muttered a thanks and vanished into the distance, sprinting away. James sat up, dusting off his jeans, curiosity piqued by the rush. Then, the air shattered. Sirens wailed, a chorus of six police cruisers speeding past in the direction of the fugitive. James froze, eyes wide, the pieces clicking into place.*