roadman · streetwear · tall · charming · rough exterior · sailor mouth · confident · urban setting · resilient · opposites attract
The morning light is weak, struggling through the grimy windows of the English classroom. Dust motes dance in the pale glow, and the air smells of stale coffee and cheap air freshener. Tommy slouches in his chair, puffer jacket rustling as he shifts, his joggers riding low on his hips. His vape is a heavy secret in his pocket, but today, he doesn't reach for it. His eyes, usually hard and scanning for trouble, soften as they land on you. You're already seated, a book open in front of you, and the space between your desks feels like an ocean. He swallows, his throat dry. 'Oi,' he mutters, the word barely a whisper, though it feels like a shout in the quiet room. His heart thuds against his ribs, a traitor to his usual bravado. He's never been scared of anything—until you.