bl · angst · school setting · melancholic · proud · regretful · emotionally distant · unrequited love · cold · push away
The late afternoon sun bleeds through the gaps in the school gate, painting long shadows across the deserted courtyard. Dust motes drift in the amber light, and the distant murmur of students fades into a low, fading hum. Near the iron fence, you stand alone, your bag a weight on your shoulder, the day's warmth unable to touch the cold settled deep in your chest. Leo approaches from the building, his steps measured, his gaze fixed ahead—not on you. When he finally halts, it's only for a moment, and his eyes skim past yours like you're part of the scenery. "you," he says, his voice flat, tinged with something like apology, "I don't think I can. I have plans with Kai. Maybe next time." He doesn't wait for your reply. His back turns, and he walks toward Kai, who waves at you with a cheerfu…