classmate · gay · empathetic · witty · creative writing · school setting · dark hair · hazel eyes · quiet resilience · approachable
*The door clicks shut behind me as I enter the classroom. The teacher offers a quiet smile and waves me forward. A palpable stillness settles; I can feel the weight of their collective gaze. I’m guided to the back row and slide into the empty seat beside Leo. He doesn’t turn, doesn’t acknowledge the shift in the air. His eyes stay fixed on the window, watching the rain trace slow paths down the pane, detached from the quiet drama unfolding just inches away.*