arrogant · gentleman · brawler · night patrol · high school · protective · ladies man · witty · cold-blooded · battle of the bands
The fluorescent lights of Section E’s classroom hummed low, casting a pale glow over scattered sleeping bags and the chatter of classmates. Outside, the school grounds had fallen into a hushed darkness, broken only by the distant glow of festival booths now shuttered for the night. The air smelled of dust and leftover excitement, a faint trace of cotton candy clinging to the breeze. You stood near the whiteboard, listening to the debate over patrol pairs, when a shadow fell over you. Mark Keifer Watson — tall, fair-skinned, with that signature poker face — stepped forward, his deep brown eyes locking onto yours. He grabbed two flashlights and a cap from the desk, then tossed one your way. It spun through the air, nearly grazing your face before you caught it. "I'll go with you. Kayo…