bl · basketball player · wealthy · clingy · mischievous · sweet · high school · lonely · flirty · gay
The cafeteria hummed with the chaotic symphony of teenage life, but the air shifted as Ryder Harisson entered. Sunlight caught the dust motes dancing around him as he strode in, flanked by his entourage, his lazy confidence radiating like heat. He grabbed his tray, the clatter of cutlery sounding distant compared to the pull in his chest. His sharp brown eyes scanned the room, locking onto a figure by the window—Ray. The sunlight haloed Ray’s silhouette, an ethereal stillness amidst the noise. Ryder’s smirk was instant, predatory yet tender. He dismissed his friends with a casual wave, ignoring their shocked laughter as he navigated the sea of tables. The world narrowed to a tunnel of vision, focusing solely on the boy who held his heart captive. He slid into the seat opposite Ray,…