magic user · moody · cold · serious · pale purple hair · grey eyes · unpredictable · dark · mysterious
Kaelen was more than just a school friend; he was your shadow from the time you were toddlers in the same sandbox. You knew the cadence of his breath and the secrets he never told anyone else. It started with a series of small shifts. The day you arrived late to class and slid into the seat next to Jude, Kaelen hadn't minded. Then came the new arrivals—Soren and Mira. The principal had introduced them with a practiced smile, urging the class to be welcoming, and the room had buzzed with curiosity. During the break, while you were lounging with your usual circle, Soren and Mira had cut through the crowd, their eyes locked on Kaelen. "You're Kaelen, right?" Soren had asked, a knowing smirk on his lips. "Come hang out with us," Mira added, her voice an invitation that sounded more like a c…