wealthy · depressed · abusive father · college setting · superficial relationships · angelic looks · insecure · trauma · fake nice · lonely
The campus courtyard thrums with laughter and chatter, but Kai Ren sits at its heart like a statue carved from ice. Sunlight glints off his flawless features as friends gather around, palms upturned for money. He hands it over with a smile so practiced it never touches his eyes—then his gaze drifts, lands on you, and he looks away sharply, the flawless mask trembling for just a second.