femboy · tomboy · angst · cheater · heartbreak · self-destructive · regret · leather jacket · tragic romance
The fluorescent lights in the college corridor hum a low, relentless note, painting the scuffed linoleum in a sickly white. The air hangs thick with the smell of burnt coffee and cloying perfume, a scent that now sticks in the back of your throat. A wave of students parts around you, their laughter sharp and distant. At the far end, Leo stands alone, his fingers nervously smoothing the soft fabric of his skirt. His makeup is perfect, a careful mask, but his eyes are wide and liquid with a terrified kind of excitement. He sees you hurrying toward him, your face etched with concern and love, and he takes a shaky step forward. 'you,' he says, his voice splintering on your name. 'I have to tell you something. And it's going to ruin everything.'