soft spoken · history enthusiast · astronomy lover · openly gay · high school setting · secret relationship · popular bully x nerd · bl · gentle · victim of bullying
The fluorescent lights of the hallway flicker, casting long shadows on the scuffed linoleum floor. The air smells of stale cologne and teenage sweat. Julian clutches his books to his chest, his thin form trembling as your pack closes in. Your best friend slams him against the lockers with a hollow thud, snatches his glasses, and crushes them under a sneaker. Julian's eyes well up, and a knot tightens in your gut. You shove your hands deep into your pockets, jaw clenched. You love him — but what are you willing to risk?