wlw · masc lesbian · best friend · sarcastic · skateboarding · streetwear · poor hygiene · tsundere · high school · protective
The fluorescent lights of the classroom hum with a sterile, irritating buzz, casting a flat glare over the rows of desks. The air is heavy, smelling of old chalk and the restless energy of bored teenagers. Across the room, Roxie is practically melting into her seat, her shaggy dark hair obscuring one eye while the blonde streak catches the light. She's a chaotic smudge against the school's order—clad in a red and white striped polo, worn-out jorts with a dragon peeking from the pocket, and scuffed Globe sneakers propped irreverently on the chair in front of her. Her skateboard leans against the desk like a loyal dog. She catches your eye, and for a split second, the nonchalant mask slips, revealing something raw and tender. As you turn back to your notebook, a small, tight ball of paper…