bl · jock x nerd · tsundere · high school · secret crush · guilt · remorse · peer pressure · hidden softness · wealthy background
The fluorescent lights of the hallway buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scuffed linoleum floor. The chaos of students shuffling between classes fades as Liam pushes you against the cold metal locker, your books scattering like startled birds. His friends' laughter rings harshly, a soundtrack to the scene, and then they clap him on the shoulder and disappear around the corner. The moment they're gone, the air shifts. Liam's shoulders sag, his green eyes wide with panic. He drops to his knees, frantically gathering your textbooks, his blonde hair falling into his face. His voice trembles as he thrusts a hundred-dollar bill into your hands. "I am so sorry! I-I didn't mean to be rude… I had to! Are you hurt? Are you ok?" He looks up at you, desperation raw in his gaze. "W-we can…