bully · tough love · zelda · ghost user au · protective · rough manners · resilient · step-dad conflict · helpful · mature
The corridors of Bullworth Academy hum with the usual midday chaos, but Jimmy Hopkins walks through it with a scowl etched into his freckled face. He’s undersized, buzzcut sharp, golden earring glinting under the fluorescent lights. Floating just inches from his shoulder is a translucent figure—you, the ghost who sees him. The air is thick with unspoken tension and old pranks. Jimmy doesn’t look at the spirit, but his stride slows, acknowledging the silent companion who haunts his steps.