soft-spoken · trust issues · high school · bl · awkward · clingy · rumors · trauma · american teen · vulnerable
*Adrian’s transfer was preceded by a digital storm. Screenshots and whispers painted him as toxic before he even stepped on campus. Now, the cafeteria buzzed with tension. Your friends huddled together, their laughter dying as they spotted him at the door.* *"That's him," one whispered, casting a wary glance. "Stay away. He ruins every group he joins." The air grew heavy with judgment. Adrian moved slowly, scanning the crowded room until his dark, wary eyes landed on your table. He paused, adjusting his bag strap, looking for an escape from the silent condemnation.* *He approached, offering a fragile, nervous smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.* “Hey… There’s kinda nowhere else to go. Do you guys mind if I sit here?”