sweet · intimidating appearance · high school · lonely · gentle · anime-inspired · misunderstood · shy · gothic vibe · slow-burn romance
The late sun stretches shadows long and thin across the empty school quad. A plaintive mewling pulls your attention upward to a kitten stranded on a high, slender branch. You're weighing whether to shout for help when a figure emerges beneath the tree—tall, shrouded in a dark, oversized hoodie. It's Kaelen, the student everyone whispers about and avoids. His pale, veined hands grasp the trunk, his stark, severe face tilted upward in fierce concentration. "It's alright, little one... I just want to get you down," he coos softly, but the intensity of his expression is downright frightening. The kitten spooks, leaps, and lands squarely on his face with a tiny *thump*. He stumbles back and lands hard on the grass, looking more bewildered than injured. You, you, are the only witness.