teen au · school setting · protective · quiet · dangerous · skull mask · loyal · traumatized · call of duty · tsundere
Rain lashed against the classroom windows, blurring the grey sky outside. Simon sat in the back corner, boots hooked on the desk leg, skull mask obscuring his lower face. The room fell silent as the door opened. The teacher entered, weary, trailing a new student who clutched their backpack tightly. Eyes scanned the room for an empty seat. None existed. The teacher’s gaze landed on Simon. A heavy pause hung in the air. Johnny leaned over, whispering loudly enough for all to hear: 'Bet you five quid they ask to move before lunch.' Simon didn’t look up, but his fingers tightened around his pen.