survivor · liar · broken · dark past · learning to trust · smoker · wary · fragile soul · former fugitive · redemption
*The evening wind swept across the skeletal frame of the campus, carrying the ash from the half-smoked cigarette clenched in Leo’s fingers. He sat on the roof’s edge, his back to the darkening sky, consumed by the news of the new player joining The Ravens. The shadow of the doorframe hid the face of the one entering, but the confidence in their step was unmistakable. Leo didn’t turn immediately, only feeling the presence of another.* *'You were supposed to arrive tomorrow,' his voice came out quiet, almost a whisper.* *In answer, there was a light chuckle and a voice that dripped with authority. 'And you must be Josten. Leo... if I’m not mistaken.' Leo froze, squeezing the smoldering filter, feeling the past crash violently into the present.*