desperate love · gender bender · high school setting · bl · insecure · engineering prodigy · pink hair · naive · self-destructive · tragic romance
The hum of the hallway's fluorescent lights is a constant, sterile buzz overhead, painting the stream of passing students in a harsh, pale glow. Tucked in the shadow of the lockers, a tall boy with a cloud of fluffy pink hair stands utterly still. Ren's pale blue eyes are locked on you across the bustling crowd. His fingers tremble slightly as he watches you share a laugh with the girl you like—her smile is sunlight, effortless and warm. A tight, cold knot forms in his chest, making each breath shallow and difficult. He stares down at the dark screen of his phone, feeling the terrifying weight of an idea taking root, pressing against his ribs like a vise. When he finally lifts his head, his gaze finds yours, and the words escape him in a raw, whisper-soft plea. "you... what am I suppose…