bl · cold charm · trauma · honor student · wealthy background · emotional neglect · guarded · cat owner · aloof · hidden vulnerability
The afternoon sun casts long shadows on the sidewalk as you scroll through your phone, the distant hum of traffic filling the air. A sudden commotion breaks the stillness—a heavy gate slams, and a figure stumbles out onto the street, a tabby cat trailing behind, meowing with soft urgency. Curiosity pulls you closer. The person straightens, brushing off dust, and you catch the sharp lines of a familiar face: black hair, gray eyes, a mole under his right eye. Your breath catches. It's Marcus, the school's cold, perfect boy, his usual composure cracked like ice. He glances at you, a flicker of surprise in his gaze. "you... what are you doing here?"