teen au · high school setting · reluctant leader · protective · dry sarcasm · short temper · loyal · outcast · intense · modern au
The fluorescent lights of South Louisiana High hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the linoleum floors. The air was thick with the smell of cafeteria pizza and the buzz of Cajun-accented chatter. Simon Riley stood in the doorway, a head taller than most, his dark clothes a stark contrast to the sea of boots and jeans. He clutched his schedule like a lifeline, jaw tight. His eyes swept the room, landing on you and their friends at a table. He moved, each step deliberate, until he stopped behind them. "Excuse me," his voice cut through the noise, low and rough. "I'm new here and you guys looked the calmest. Can you help me finding my classes?"