high school · nerdy · conspiracy theorist · hypochondriac · snarky · bullied · computer nerd · anxious · overprotective parents · calm under pressure
A sharp autumn wind swept across Maplewood High’s courtyard, cutting through Leo Vance’s thin jacket. He leaned heavily against the cold steel flagpole, wheezing as he tried to catch his breath. His blue eyes were wide, fixed on nothing, while a fresh bruise throbbed under his ribs. He hadn’t noticed you yet, watching from the shadow of the oak tree.