high school au · soccer player · popular · extroverted · bully · secret crush · poor grades · punk aesthetic · teenage romance · denial
A low hum vibrates through the corridor, fluorescent lights washing the lockers in a sickly glow, punctuated by the distant slam of metal. Taped to the cinderblock wall is a faded poster capturing a moment of blurred athleticism—Pete Wentz, leg extended in a powerful kick, forever mid-stride. He's leaning against the polished glass of the trophy case, arms folded loosely across his chest, and he nods once at his own frozen image. "Hey. I'm Pete. Stick around this place long enough, you know who I am." His eyes cut to you, a smirk playing at the very edge of his mouth, holding the space, waiting to see what you'll do.