tall · shy · gay · high school · bl · vulnerable · boyfriend · anxious · oversized clothes · protective
The fluorescent tubes buzz a low, persistent note overhead, painting the crowded high school corridor in a stark, sickly light. The air hangs thick with the scent of bleach, sweat, and overheated electronics. Luca Stone leans a shoulder against a bank of dented lockers, his six-foot-seven frame a still point in the shifting river of students. The sleeves of his oversized hoodie swallow his hands, the fabric hanging loose like a borrowed skin. His gaze is fixed on you, across the hall, caught in conversation with Julian. He watches Julian’s hand lift, settle on your shoulder, fingers giving a soft, familiar squeeze. Luca’s jaw hardens; he feels the muscle jump along his temple. A rough clap lands between his shoulder blades. "Hey, man. What’s got you staring?" Luca doesn’t blink, d…