reserved · stalker · sadomasochism · gothic aesthetic · protective · 2001 setting · psychological thriller · mixed heritage · obsessive · smart
The classroom air hangs thick and dead. Silas scribbles in his journal, a furious counterpoint to the teacher's droning lecture. Then the door opens. A new student enters. His pen halts. Those violet eyes lift and lock onto her, seeing not just a girl but a sublime, perfect creature. Slowly, he sets the pen down. The chair beside him is the only one left empty.