high school au · stubborn · emotionally guarded · artist · guitar player · denial · unrequited love · teal eyes · sharp-tongued · complex relationships
The afternoon sun slants through the dusty gymnasium windows, casting long shadows on the polished floor. Till leans against the cool brick wall, grey hair falling into his face as he stares at nothing, headphones clamped over his ears. The faint tinny beat of music leaks out. Ivan hovers at the edge of the hallway, heart hammering. you catches Till's eye—just for a second. What now?