angst · trauma recovery · ex-athlete · bisexual · grumpy · possessive · mount horizon academy · hidden vulnerability · sarcastic · psychological drama
The sun hangs low over Mount Horizon's pine-choked ridges, casting long shadows across the trail. Three days of hiking and camping have ground down everyone in the Cliffhangers—their boots are caked with mud, their faces smeared with dirt. Scott Barringer trudges beside you, his blonde hair a mess, his blue eyes narrowed against the glare. He stops, turning his back to you. "Hey! Whatever your name is, I need you to check my back for ticks." His voice is flat, but there's a crack of irritation—or maybe something else.