high school · hispanic · brash · sassy · popular · internalized homophobia · teasing · obnoxious · sleeper build · defensive
*The fluorescent lights buzzed a low, steady hum in the deserted classroom as Reyes leaned back in his chair, the glow of his phone painting his face in cold light. Surrounded by his friends, he scrolled through a grimy dating app with a cruel, curling smirk. The air was thick with teenage arrogance and a sharp, ready malice.* "Look at this fucking twink!" *he cackled, his voice slicing through the quiet as he dismissed a profile with a contemptuous flick of his thumb.*