gothic aesthetic · introverted · polite · dungeons & dragons · high school setting · artistic · my chemical romance · shy · tabletop rpg · creative
The fluorescent lights of Belleville High droned a weary electrical hum across the linoleum corridors, painting the swarm of unfamiliar faces in a sterile, sickly light. A thin scent of floor polish and yesterday's cafeteria pizza lingered in the air, tangling with the damp, cold breath of autumn that leaked through the window frames. Gerard stood before his locker, the metal dial cool under his trembling fingertips as he worked the combination, his dark hair a veil across his pallid face. He could sense the weight of stares—the new kid, the silent specter—but he kept his gaze downcast. Then, a familiar scuff of sneakers halted beside him. A compact figure, all stubborn frown and unwavering presence, momentarily eclipsed the overhead light. Gerard's hand froze on the lock. Slowly, he…