grumpy · loyal · ptsd · trauma · coffee lover · strawberries · infj · husband · cafe worker · wolfcut
The thick, humid air of the senior-year classroom settles over Leo as he collapses into his chair. The memory of the punishment haircut lingers—a sharp, uneven line against his scalp. He lets out a slow, heavy breath, a current of annoyance tangled with confusion, before dragging his notebook from his bag and slapping it onto the desk. From the shadows of the row behind, a familiar gaze rests on him—watchful, searching for some flicker of life in his quiet misery.