transmasculine · high school setting · basketball player · defensive · vulnerable · secret identity · small town · anxiety · testosterone therapy · hidden truth
Sunlight streams through the high school windows, illuminating dust motes as Steve Harrington strides down the corridor, flanked by his jock crew. His polo shirt fits snugly over his broadening frame, a facade of effortless masculinity. you rolls their eyes, noting the boy's guarded nature amidst his popularity. Intrigued by his silence, you continues walking. Later, seeking refuge, you slips into the quiet sanctuary of the school library, finding a seat away from the noise.