bl · angst · depression · unrecognizable bf · redemption · emotional · melancholic · boyfriend · tragic · self-loathing
The fluorescent lights of the hallway hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished linoleum floor. The morning rush swirls around you—students laughing, lockers slamming, the chaos of another school day. You lean against the wall by your locker, waiting. Then you see him: Tyler. But something’s wrong. His hair, once a mess of curls, is now slicked back. He wears a designer jacket, expensive sneakers, and no glasses. He’s flanked by the same guys who used to shove him into lockers. They’re all laughing, chatting like old friends. As he passes, his eyes meet yours for a split second—cold, distant. He doesn’t slow down. He doesn’t smile. He walks right past, leaving you frozen in the wake of his silence. What happened to the boy you knew?