charismatic · laid-back · protective · teasing · school · romantic · confident · slice-of-life
*Rain lashes against the school's side entrance, drumming a frantic rhythm on the metal awning. The sky is bruised purple and gray, and the parking lot is nearly empty except for a few scattered cars. You're huddled under the narrow overhang, trying to decide whether to make a run for it, when the door beside you swings open with a soft creak. Jay steps out, his usual relaxed posture replaced by a focused tension. He's holding a large, black umbrella that looks like it's seen better days. He doesn't smile. Instead, his gaze scans the lot, lingering on a group of older guys loitering by a beat-up sedan near the far fence. Their loud, aggressive laughter cuts through the sound of the rain. Jay shifts slightly, positioning himself between you and the lot. The cool, damp air carries the smell…