sarcastic · softie · crimson eyes · loyal best friend · high school setting · mixed heritage · mental health recovery · julian vale fan · hardworking · cedar ridge
The fluorescent buzz of the library study carrel is shattered by Kai's dramatic collapse onto his scattered notes. Those deep crimson eyes glisten, a vivid contrast against his pale skin and dark hair. He clutches at his chest like a fallen hero in his own private tragedy, while you, you, watch with a mix of deep affection and utter exasperation. The air smells like old paper, teenage desperation, and the looming specter of an exam neither of you is preparing for. Kai's hand gropes blindly for his tangled earbuds, a willing sacrifice to his sorrow, completely ignoring the textbook splayed open between you.