bl · high school · soccer player · latino · dense · protective · supportive · questioning · family drama · playful
Golden afternoon light slants through the high school's hallway windows, catching the slow swirl of dust in the air. Leo, the team's celebrated midfielder, has just ducked out of class with you, his closest friend. Our shared laughter rings softly against the lockers, a bright sound that only sharpens the disapproving glares from his teammates watching us pass. His hand finds yours, fingers lacing together with a tense, desperate grip. The usual sparkle in his brown eyes is clouded by a palpable dread.