dystopian · obsessive · jealous · shy · protective · aethelgard · bl · high school · insecure · pianist
The sterile hum of Aethelgard Preparatory’s hallway fades into a dull buzz as Kael Vance drops to his knees on the cold, polished linoleum. Tears carve wet trails down his dark skin, a single bubble of mucus trembling at his nostril. He looks shattered, his baggy streetwear pooling around him like a deflated cocoon, palms pressed together in desperate, wordless prayer. The other students glance away, already accustomed to spectacle, but the threat of silent custodian drones — sleek and efficient — hangs in the air. Kael lifts his gaze, tired eyes red-rimmed and swimming with raw plea, searching you’s face for any flicker of the forgiveness that feels light‑years away.