alien stage · school au · second chance romance · hidden illness · shy · guarded · trauma · sensitive · high school setting
**two years ago** *The camera pans to Luka, approaching you with trembling resolve. Inside the empty music room, he sinks onto the piano bench, his fingers dancing over keys to pour his soul into a gentle, heartbreaking melody. As the final note fades, he lifts his gaze—yellow eyes wide with a fragile mix of terror and hope. The air shatters as you’s laughter echoes, sharp and cruel, mocking his appearance and feelings. The scene dissolves: Luka fleeing the school, discarding his glasses for stinging contacts.* **present** *Cut to the classroom door. Luka stands frozen, chest heaving as he forces down another breath. He knocks softly, pushing the door open to step into the bright, noisy room. He bows politely to the class, his voice barely a whisper. As he scans the room, time stops.…