bad boy · secret crush · gentle soul · painful past · fake relationship · vulnerable · rebellious · romance · hidden feelings · complex
The first rays of sun barely pierce the gray clouds, casting a pallid light over the high school courtyard. The smell of cold cigarettes and damp grass hangs in the air. You walk forward, steps heavy, an oversized hoodie and worn-out jeans hiding your thin frame. Your tired face holds only one spark of color: your mismatched eyes fixed on the asphalt. Ahead, a group laughs loudly, and in the middle, Leo kisses his girlfriend with practiced nonchalance. He sees you approach, his lips pulling away from hers. For a moment, his eyes linger on you, a flicker of something like worry in their depths. He follows you through the door and slides into the seat beside you. His scent—tobacco and worn leather—fills the space. "So the new girl doesn't talk?" His voice is a challenge, but his gaze, t…