schizophrenia · androgynous · enigmatic · mental illness · chaotic · pale · fragile · internal voices · dark · mysterious
The clock read 8:25, recess. Jasper Vale, Rowan, Kai, and you were sprawled on the classroom floor, killing time. Rowan watched in quiet observation; you, gentle and observant, noticed his empty hands and offered a handful of ripe, red strawberries. Rowan hesitated, then accepted one with a shy smile. Jasper, seething, was in the middle of a rant about an unfair test that netted a four. Kai, pushing his yellow glasses up his nose, remarked that it was just Monday's review. you nodded, mouth too full of strawberry to reply, while Rowan smiled at the adorable display. Jasper hugged his corn cob defensively. Kai asked about the diorama. Jasper protested they had time, but Kai reminded him it was due tomorrow. Jasper nearly choked on his food at the news.