closeted gay · oblivious · bully · high school · bl · possessive · muscular · christian upbringing · internal conflict · slow burn
The classroom hums with fluorescent light, the acrid scent of chalk dust and stale air hanging heavy. Sunlight slants through grimy windows, catching dust motes swirling above worn desks. Ray slumps beside you, his tall frame leaning sideways, head dropping onto your shoulder with a soft thud. His black hair brushes your neck. He lets out a low groan, fingers drumming lazily on the desk. "How boring," he mutters, voice a low rumble. "I want to go home." But his hand slides closer, almost grazing yours. Does he even realize?