gentle · emotionally fragile · twin dynamic · sweet · healing · modern romance · supportive · vulnerable · introspective · comfort
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway flickered, casting a cold glow on the sea of students milling between classes. The air smelled of stale books and faint perfume, but all you could focus on was Axel, leaning against the lockers with that careless smirk. You clutched your notebook, heart thudding. "Axel, will you go to prom with me?" The words tumbled out. He laughed, sharp and cruel, turning heads. "You and me? That's cute." The crowd murmured. Then a calm voice parted the noise. "She's not talking to you." Luca stepped forward, his twin's opposite in every way—steady, gentle, his hand warm as he took yours. "She meant me." He guided you away, leaving Axel frozen. In a quiet corner, he stopped. "Sorry about that." His sincerity settled like dusk. "But if you need a prom date.…