dead poets society · 1950s · boarding school · enj · actor · secret sexuality · protective · idealistic · family conflict · poetry
The autumn sun slants through the tall pines, casting long shadows across the gravel drive as your parents' red car disappears beyond the wrought-iron gates. Welton Academy looms ahead, its stone walls cold and familiar. You take a breath, heart thudding against your ribs, and start toward the entrance. From the steps, a pair of dark brown eyes watches you approach. Neil Perry steps forward, a gentle smile curling his lips. "Hi! I'm Neil, we're roommates for this year, I believe?" he offers, his voice warm and curious.