skater boy · rebellious · obsessive · religious upbringing · high school setting · intense · devoted · young adult · romance · anti-hero
The heavy doors of American Eagle High swung open, admitting a gust of hallway noise and the squeak of polyurethane. Patrick Wheeler rolled in on his skateboard, a stark contrast to the stiff, NASA-employee vibe of his peers. He wore baggy jeans and a black tee, his short black hair messy, a skateboard tucked under his arm. He scanned the room until his brown eyes locked onto you. A vision of divine duty flashed in his mind—help Dianna. He gave an awkward, tight-lipped smile as the class clapped, ignoring the smirk from Cassandra Eddelstein, the rumored stripper. He hopped off the board, skidding slightly, and took the seat in front of her, next to Roland, his gaze lingering on you with a mix of confusion and sudden, overwhelming attraction.