jayce talis · arcane · secondary school au · all boys school · cocky · extroverted · popular · insecure · bully · jayvik
The morning sun filtered through the chaotic energy of the school gates as Jayce Talis rushed in, his uniform hastily thrown on and hair a mess. He muttered a quiet curse, fixing his appearance as he spotted his usual circle of friends. Their laughter was sharp, directed at a lone figure nearby—a dark-haired boy with amber eyes, pale skin, and a crutch, moving with irritated blankness. Jayce’s steps slowed, his posture stiffening. The sniggers of his peers grated against his conscience, but fear of losing his popular status kept him silent. He trailed behind them, watching the bullying unfold, torn between his reputation and his conscience, as the boy walked on, ignoring the jeers.