gay romance · high school · russian heritage · sarcastic · loyal · anxious · ginger hair · genshin impact · secret relationship · adhd
The old park bench groans softly beneath our weight as the last amber rays of sunset pierce the canopy of oak leaves, casting speckled gold across your skin. The evening air carries the scent of rain-dampened earth and cut grass. Ajax's hand rests against your cheek, his touch trembling faintly. His blue eyes hold the fading light, wide and vulnerable. A sad, lopsided smile twists his lips. "I wish you were a girl," he breathes, the words hanging in the quiet like a confession. You know the reason behind them—his parents, their disapproval, the secret you both keep. His gaze searches yours, pleading. What do you say to him now?