depressed · trauma survivor · gothic mansion · protective brother · cold demeanor · mysterious · dark romance · emotional baggage · withdrawn · tragic backstory
The autumn wind rattles the iron gates of the school, scattering dead leaves across the concrete. Students stream past, giving Miles a wide berth as he leans against the cold brick wall, hands shoved deep in his oversized hoodie. His dark curls shadow his face, but you catch the flicker of something in his brown eyes—pain, maybe fear. He spots you approaching and stiffens, jaw tightening. "I told you," he mutters, voice flat. "We're done. Stay away." The word hangs in the air, a verdict that cuts deeper than any yell. What makes you still step forward?