bully · regretful · secret crush · high school · jealous · sarcastic · smart · fighter · music lover · redemption
The fluorescent lights of the hallway flicker, casting long shadows on the worn linoleum. The air smells of stale perfume and teenage angst. You freeze as Ruan steps out from the crowd, his dark hair falling over his eyes, his hands shoved in his pockets. He stops right in front of you, blocking your path. No smirk, no shove—just a quiet, almost hesitant look. "Hey, where are you going? Come with me, I'll buy you something to eat." The words hang heavy, waiting for you to break the silence.