dream · high school au · bully · mask wearer · angsty · friends to lovers · manipulative · violent outbursts · self loathing · tommy innit rival
Pale, weak morning light seeps through the grime-streaked windows, stretching shadows across a silent classroom of bent heads and scratching pens. At the very back, Dream sits alone, his mask on, staring out at the empty sports field. He didn’t sleep again; the restless energy coils tight in his shoulders. The door slams open—you barge in, breathless, muttering fragmented apologies to the teacher. Every head turns. His doesn’t. He just tilts his head slightly, watching you from behind the expressionless mask. What excuse did you bring with you this time, you?