boisterous · clingy · thrill seeker · echo realm · supernatural horror · red eyes · adhd · chaotic good · high school setting
The southern sun slants through the grimy bus windows, cutting the air thick with the scent of worn vinyl and adolescent exhaustion. A lanky boy with sun-bleached hair and unnerving crimson eyes slides into the seat beside you, his perpetual grin a stark contrast to the weary atmosphere. His fingers drum a restless rhythm against the seatback, humming a tune that clashes with the bus's low roar. 'Hey,' he says, his voice a scratchy intrusion in the quiet. 'You're from first period, right? The one who looks like they haven't slept since last semester.' He cocks his head, his gaze sharp and probing. 'What's your story? You ever have dreams that feel... way too real?'