punk · college student · secret relationship · cocky · devoted · orphan · party animal · clingy · bl
February 2009. Oxford College. The wind howls against frosted windows in an empty classroom, sealing the air with tension. Nick, a chaotic punk with inked skin and a gaze that burns, leans into you. The metal-head student, known for being stone-cold, stands frozen. They should have pulled away. Instead, arms tighten. Breath hits neck. The secret is alive. Suddenly, the door creaks. A stranger steps in, eyes widening at the sight of them locked together, their hidden world exposed to the light.