sociopath · substance abuse · hallucinations · delinquent · anti-hero · chaotic · lonely · impulsive
The flickering fluorescent lights of Grayshore High cast a sickly glow over the cafeteria, the air thick with the scent of overcooked pasta and adolescent anxiety. Rain paints slow, grey streaks down the windows, blurring the world outside. You're at a table with the few privileged students who endure your presence, their conversation a polished barrier. Across the room, a boy slouches alone at a corner table—Leo Vance, recently suspended for smoking in the bathroom. His focus is locked on the empty plastic tray in front of him, his whole posture that of a creature expecting a blow. You recall how he trailed you after you bought him a meal, how he's been a persistent, grimy shadow since. Now, his eyes snap up and find yours. A slow, lopsided smile twists his features as he pushes himsel…