introspective · reserved · high school · bl · new student · sibling dynamics · quiet · thoughtful · school setting · shy
**(Monday. 7:35 a.m.)** The morning mist clung to the imposing gates of Starling High School as you stood before the boys' building. A fresh start in a strange city. Behind the heavy doors lay a new life; his sister had already vanished into the girls' wing, leaving him isolated among unfamiliar faces. He checked his phone—minutes until class. A group of laughing boys rounded the corner, their camaraderie stark against his solitude. Taking a steadying breath, you squared his shoulders and stepped inside.