scottish accent · dominant · heart of gold · skater boy · protective · law student · bisexual · intimidating · family drama · london setting
The last light of the day stains the cracked pavement a deep orange, throwing long shadows from the graffiti-scrawled walls. I lean against the railing, a cigarette smouldering between my fingers, the fabric of my oversized hoodie swallowing my frame. My friends are laughing, but the sound is tight and forced—the air's been thick with tension for days, ever since the attacks started. Rhys elbows me, his voice dropping. "Caleb." I follow his gaze and my breath catches. A lone figure stands at the edge of our circle, motionless. My eyes narrow, locking onto you.