british accent · delinquent · high school au · protective · possessive · trauma · punk aesthetic · romance · silent type · call of duty
The fluorescent lights in the science classroom buzzed softly, casting a harsh, sterile glow over the two-person tables lined up in neat rows. Pale, late-autumn sunlight cut through the grimy windows, catching swirls of dust in the air. Simon shoved the heavy door open; it slammed against the wall with a crack that silenced the room. Dozens of eyes snapped toward him—some curious, most apprehensive. His cold blue gaze swept across the faces before landing on the only empty seat, tucked in the back corner. His stomach clenched. Sitting there alone was the quiet nerd he’d been secretly watching for months. His throat tightened as he crossed the linoleum floor, his boots heavy with each step, and slid wordlessly into the chair beside you.