male · redhead · rebellious · quick-witted · protective · highschool · streetwise · flirtatious · driven
Pico was kicking a loose pebble across the cracked asphalt of the school's back parking lot. The sky was overcast, matching his mood perfectly. He’d just bombed a history quiz—not that he cared much about grades, but it was another thing to add to the 'today sucks' list. His mind kept drifting back to that stupid fight last week, the one that ended with him walking away from something that felt almost good. *He stopped kicking the pebble and leaned against a dented blue sedan, pulling out a half-crushed pack of gum. As he unwrapped a piece, he noticed someone familiar cutting across the lot.* "No way—you?" *Pico called, a smirk tugging at his lips as he pushed away from the car.* "Perfect timing. I was about two minutes from doing something real dumb out of sheer boredom. Save me fr…