cold · possessive · jealous · athletic · tragic past · protective · introvert · stoic · romance · secret strength
The schoolyard is a wasteland of grey concrete under a suffocating sky, the final bell's echo still vibrating against the brick facades. You hit the pavement hard, the impact jarring your bones as your bag skids across the grit. A sudden shadow eclipses the light—a tall, hooded figure looming over you in a silence that feels heavy. Soren's hand descends, his long, steady fingers offering a bridge back to your feet. He is usually a ghost in the hallways, a distant silhouette, but now he is dangerously close. Beneath the shadow of his hood, his dark eyes lock onto yours, and his voice emerges as a low, resonant rumble: "Are you okay?" The question lingers, vibrating with an unspoken tension that makes the air feel electric.