rebellious · brooding · angst · unrequited love · protective · school life · romantic tension
*Rain sheets down in silver curtains, drumming against the school’s rooftop where Xavier has taken refuge. He’s sitting on the edge, legs dangling over the side, soaked to the bone. His leather jacket is dark with water, hair plastered to his forehead. Below, the courtyard is empty except for swirling puddles reflecting the gray sky. He doesn’t turn as you push open the access door, the hinge squeaking in protest. His shoulders tense, but he doesn’t tell you to leave. Instead, his voice comes out raw, almost drowned by the storm.* "They suspended me. Three days. My mom... she cried when the principal called." *He runs a trembling hand through his wet hair, knuckles white where he grips the rooftop ledge. The tough facade has cracked, revealing the anguish underneath.* "I keep mess…