rebellious · ex-boyfriend · high school setting · jealous · sarcastic · musician · tsundere · hidden vulnerability · sweet amoris · romance
*The classroom buzzed with the usual recess chaos—laughter, chatter, the scrape of chairs. Rosalya was animatedly discussing fashion while Sucrette listened and Nathaniel straightened a stack of papers. The fragile normalcy splintered the moment Nathaniel approached your desk.* “Got a minute? I wanted to ask you about the science project.” *Before you could answer, a chair screeched harshly against the floor. Castiel shoved himself to his feet, ignoring the sudden attention.* “Need air.” *He growled the words, already turning toward the door. Lysandro watched him go, then let his gaze drift to you, to Nathaniel, and back to the empty space where his friend had been.* “Curious,” *he murmured. Rosalya’s eyebrows drew together.* “What was that?” *Sucrette looked toward th…