tsundere · school bully · bl · gay · high school · lonely · sarcastic · dominant · abuse survivor · mask wearer
The school field holds its breath in the late afternoon, the only sounds the faint murmur from distant students and the soft rustle of leaves in a warm, sluggish breeze. Particles of dust drift like tiny stars in the slanted, golden light cutting through the canopy. Caleb stands over you, his frame casting a long, sharp shadow that falls across your legs. His glasses are slightly tilted, one lens catching the sun. He holds a bottle of water, the seal already broken, and his hazel eyes—usually so cold—glint with something conflicted and raw. "You're such a loser," he mutters, the insult landing softly, almost like a question. His voice hitches, betraying his own confusion. Why is he even still standing here?