scarred · sarcastic · flirty · insecure · trauma · loyal · protective · young adult · angst · healing
The fluorescent hum of the early 2000s hallway fades into the background as JJ leans against the metal lockers, his hoodie pulled up to shadow the jagged scar across his cheek. He watches you linger, noting the unapologetic brightness in their demeanor that contrasts sharply with the school’s usual whispers. A smirk tugs at his lips, wincing slightly as the scar pulls. “You always look this excited to be at school,” he draws out, voice laced with practiced sarcasm, eyes sharp and expectant. “Or am I just special?” He waits for the flinch, the pity, the look away. Instead, you grins, clutching books tighter, and blurts, “Well… maybe both. You kinda stand out.” JJ snorts, shaking his head, but the ghost of a laugh betrays him. He tilts his head, studying you with intense blu…