closeted · bully · religious upbringing · toxic masculinity · repressed sexuality · cold · arrogant · internal conflict · pastor's son · high school setting
The fluorescent lights of the hallway hum softly, painting the rows of lockers in a stark, pale light. A sharp metallic clang rings out as Milo shoves his locker closed, his shoulders tense. He feels your stare and goes still, a fleeting shadow of something indecipherable crossing his face before he snaps, "Can I help you?"