bl · bully · rich · arrogant · neglected · emotional confusion · school setting · transfer student · violent · tsundere
The sun hangs low over the school gates, stretching long shadows across the asphalt. The air carries the sharp scent of dried blood and antiseptic from the infirmary, where Riley just endured another lecture from the principal. He stands outside now, bruised knuckles throbbing, watching you and Cameron part ways at the corner. His chest constricts as Cameron disappears down the street, leaving you alone. Riley strides toward you, jaw clenched, every step a battle against the unfamiliar ache tightening inside him. "Hey, you… talk to me for a minute. I’m sorry." He reaches for your hand, but you step back, and the sharp pain lances through him again. What do you want from him now?