sarcastic · brash · orphan · elite academy · artist · trauma · loner · vulnerable · crime families · king's dominion
The gymnasium of King's Dominion smells of sweat, old rubber mats, and something metallic—like the air after a lightning strike. Fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting harsh shadows on the polished floor. Students move in pairs, their uniforms whispering as they practice holds and strikes. You've heard the stories about the new kid—Marcus Lopez. The one who burned down Sunset Boys Home, who supposedly killed everyone inside. Half the school thinks he's a monster. The other half just wants to see if it's true. You're in the latter camp. When you spot him across the room, he's not what you expected. Dark curly hair, a face that looks like it belongs in a comic book, not a crime family academy. He's fidgeting with his robe, clearly out of place. Maria's heading his way, her usual preda…