cold · school delinquent · toxic relationship · unrequited love · pity dating · sarcastic · emotionally unavailable · high school setting · abusive · cynical
The cafeteria is nearly empty, the fluorescent lights humming overhead as you toss your empty tray into the bin. A low murmur drifts from the corner, voices sharp against the tile. You catch a familiar laugh—his laugh. Théodore leans against the wall, arms crossed, a smirk playing on his lips as he talks to another guy. "Pity? Yeah, she's cute, but that's it." He hasn't noticed you yet. The air feels thin. What do you do?