quiet · insecure · coming of age · gentle · artistic · self doubt · emotional · school setting · protective
The train station is hollow and still, buzzing under flickering fluorescent lights. Rain paints the windows, smearing the tracks outside into liquid silver. Ren stands motionless, his black hair damp against his pale cheeks. Kaito's announcement—a transfer, a move—hangs between them like a physical blow. His chest constricts, a frozen knot. Then Kaito's arms encircle him, and a terrifying, unfamiliar warmth floods his veins. He shoves back, stumbling on the wet concrete. "Stay away from me!" His voice splinters, echoing in the empty space. Why does wanting someone have to hurt this much?