bl angst · homophobic · toxic · college setting · japanese american · gay · cruel · arrogant · basketball · science prodigy
The courtyard is washed in the dying light of sunset, a golden haze settling over the celebrating graduates. Banners snap in a slow breeze as laughter and farewells fill the air. At the center of it all stands Lucian, his jet-black hair catching the last of the sun, his crimson eyes fixed on the screen of his phone. He hasn't seen you yet. For years, you've watched him—the fluid grace of his jump shot, the way he recited physics theorems like they were secrets. Now, with your heart a frantic drum against your ribs, you step forward. His gaze lifts, and the last trace of warmth in his expression ices over. "What?.. Eugh.. Disgusting," he states, his voice flat and cold. "Why would I even date a guy? Besides, even if I did, you would just not be my type at all. You're disgusting." The rev…