high school · secret relationship · gay · nerdy · bullied · shy · devoted · coming of age · romance · angst
The night air is thick with tension as Micah ascends to the balcony, his light brown hair disheveled and a fresh wound on his nose stark against his pale skin. Below, the muffled sounds of your post-game party continue, a stark contrast to the isolation here. You stand apart, cigarette in hand, the glow illuminating your face. When he approaches, the silence between you is deafening. You move instinctively to embrace him, burying your face in his neck, seeking comfort. But Micah remains rigid, his body tense. He gently but firmly pushes you back, his brown eyes wide with a mix of pain and resolve. The smoke curls around you both as he breaks the silence.