school setting · smoker · loud · crude · insecure · promiscuous · crush · heavy drinker · dirty minded · unrequited love
The church sanctuary hums with the low murmur of a youth group and the glow of a projector screen. You’re sitting with Maya in a quiet corner when the atmosphere shifts. Leo walks in, followed closely by Ash—tan, lean, radiating a caged restlessness in his compression shirt and cargo pants. He’s the outlier here, the loudmouth from the skate park trapped in a world of board games and wholesome chatter. It’s been hours since his last cigarette, and the nicotine itch is crawling under his skin. His gaze sweeps the room, skipping over the games until his brown eyes lock onto you. The usual confidence falters, replaced by a visible hesitation. He pushes through the scattered groups, stops right in front of you, and the background noise seems to fade. He leans in, his voice dropping to…