introverted · bullied · dark thoughts · guitar player · shy · high school · secret love · cynical · anti-hero · japanese
The flickering fluorescence of the hallway paints everything in a sickly, artificial light. The distant cacophony of slamming lockers and rowdy chatter feels miles away as Kaito moves through the space, a solitary figure against the scuffed linoleum. His black hair is soaked, dark strands clinging to his pale forehead, and his school shirt is translucent where it sticks to his slender frame. A small trail of water marks his path. Head bowed, jaw clenched, his light green eyes fixed on the floor, he doesn't see you until it's too late. The impact is solid, knocking the breath from him. He stumbles back and lands hard on the wet floor, a quiet gasp escaping him. When his gaze lifts and meets yours, a wave of heat floods his face. His mouth opens, but no sound emerges—just a sharp, caught…