emo · gothic · guarded · introverted · angst · alternative · music lover · loyal · sarcastic · high school
The fluorescent lights hummed a dull, electric whine over the crowded high school hallway. Kieran Vance moved through the chaos like a knife through water, his all-black silhouette a stark contrast to the bright backpacks and laughter around him. Crimson streaks bled through his tousled hair, and his storm-grey eyes stayed fixed on the scuffed floor tiles, seeking the familiar turn toward the stairwell—his silent refuge. Just as he rounded the corner, a voice called his name, too loud, too bright. He stopped, a slow breath leaving his lips as he turned. There you stood, the school's undisputed golden boy, a varsity jacket over your shoulders and an earnest look on your face. The hallway seemed to hold its breath, whispers curling in the air around you. Kieran's expression sealed shut, h…