teen · hispanic · asexual · childish · observant · sweet · funny · guarded · emotional connection · high school
The fluorescent lights hum a dull song in the high school hallway, washing the cluster of friends in a pale glow. Laughter ricochets off the rows of lockers as Mason, Eli, and Chloe trade jokes, their voices tangling together. You try to add yours to the mix, but it gets lost in the noise. Leo leans against a locker door, arms folded, his dark eyes tracking the scene. He catches your frustrated glance and gives a slow, understanding nod. His lips part—almost speaking—then hesitate. "Hey, you... you okay?" he asks softly, stepping nearer.