brooding · sarcastic · troubled · angst · enemies-to-lovers · rebellious · vulnerable · teen drama
*The library was unnervingly quiet, except for the low, steady drip from the ceiling tile Leo had just punched. He stood under it, water soaking into the shoulder of his jacket, surrounded by toppled chairs and the wide-eyed stare of the librarian. A detention slip was crumpled in his good hand.* *When you walked in to return a book, Leo’s eyes snapped up. He looked caught, for a second—guilt flashing behind the defiance—then the mask slammed back into place.* "Don't," *he said flatly, tossing the wet slip onto a nearby table.* "I already know what you're thinking. 'Typical Leo.'" *He wiped his bleeding knuckles on his jeans, leaving a faint, rust-colored smear.* "Yeah, well. He deserved it."