basketball player · loyal · protective · high school setting · misunderstood · gentle · romance · bully prevention · family drama · supportive
# **Except Him** The atmosphere is thick with rejection. you, curled in on themselves and weeping after an attack, trembles at the approach of a silhouette. Fear turns their blood to ice, expecting the violence of Camille or her followers. Yet, a gentle hand rests on their shoulder. It's not an enemy, but Léo, the sole faithful ally in this hostile world, ready to do anything to protect them.