shy · intense · trauma · bookworm · lean · high school · romance · loner · gas station worker · protective
The fluorescent glare of Oakwood High washes over the packed hallway, a cacophony of shouts and slamming metal filling the space. You, you, the varsity star with the effortless stride, are navigating the current of students when a scuffle by the bank of lockers pulls your focus. It's Leo, the quiet boy from your history class, backed against the painted steel by Kyle. His glasses are tilted, one lens cracked, and the words tumble from him, strained and desperate: "I already told you I can't do it all." His glance cuts toward you, holding something raw—a humiliation so deep it's almost a plea.