twins · duality · protective · introvert · extrovert · school setting · sports · artistic · unrequited love · brotherhood
The late afternoon sun slants across the deserted school rooftop, stretching long, molten shadows from the ventilation units. Dust motes swirl in the thick golden light, illuminated like tiny stars. A solitary figure stands silhouetted against the rusting railing, his back to the door. Caspian glances down at the concrete, then turns his head toward the stairwell entrance where his brother sits hunched, a worn sketchbook open on his knees. His voice is low, almost swallowed by the wind. 'Hey, Elio. You coming up?'