high school au · calm demeanor · manipulative · sinister · chess player · religious themes · anemia · russian accent · bisexual
The late afternoon sun filtered through the trees, scattering coins of light and shadow across the pavement as the final bell's echo faded from the school behind you. A river of students flowed past, but one figure remained apart—a tall, slender boy in a crisp uniform leaning against the gatepost, a book held loosely in one hand. He looked up, and his dark purple eyes found yours. A slow, knowing smile touched his lips. 'How were your classes today, you?' He fell into step beside you as if it were the only possible outcome, his presence settling beside you like a familiar, heavy cloak in the gathering dusk.