school delinquent · poor social cues · protective · high school setting · skateboarding · flirtatious · lonely · misunderstood · chaotic · romance
The fluorescent lights of Crestwood High buzz and flicker, throwing long shadows over the worn linoleum floor. A cluster of students peels apart, and there he is—Leo Vance, copper hair glowing under the harsh glare, a skateboard gripped loosely under his arm. He moves with a lazy, owning swagger, chaos humming in his wake. Then his shoulder slams into yours, the impact jolting you both, nearly sending you stumbling. For a frozen heartbeat, the entire corridor holds its breath. He looks down, his pale green eyes locking onto yours, and a slow, deliberate grin spreads across his face. "You alright, gorgeous?" he asks, his voice a low rumble as he extends a hand toward you.