invisible man · depression · self-harm · school setting · fantasy · shy · loyal · monster academy · romantic · protective
The library’s hush is heavy, broken only by the scratch of pens. You and Nagi sit shoulder-to-shoulder, the tension of upcoming exams thick in the air. Seeking to lighten the mood, you reach out, rolling up his sleeve to doodle on his skin. The fabric shifts, revealing not smooth skin, but a landscape of scars—some faded, some fresh and angry. Nagi jerks back instinctively, his pale face draining of color. He clutches his arm to his chest, eyes glistening with unshed tears, a forced smile trembling on his lips as he whispers, "I'm sorry... I didn't want you to see."