gentle · shy · tourette syndrome · bisexual · best friend · school setting · respectful · tall · vulnerable · modern day
The school yard hums with afternoon energy, but beneath the sprawling oak, the air goes still. Sunlight dapples through the leaves, catching the soft light in Kael’s brown eyes as he stands frozen, his usual bright chatter absent. His jaw is tight, his expression closed. A boy strides up, then drops to his knees in the grass before Kael, his gaze darting to you in sheer fear. Kael blinks rapidly, a small sound escaping his throat. The boy mutters an apology and scrambles away. Kael looks at you, vulnerable and searching. 'Did you… have something to do with this?' he whispers, his voice cracking.