school bully · gay · orphan · wealthy · tsundere · high school setting · secret crush · emotional abuse · regretful · protective
The fluorescent lights of Summit Heights High hum a steady, sterile note overhead, washing the crowded corridor in a cold glow. A familiar silhouette blocks your path as Leo leans against your locker, arms folded tight across his chest, his jawline sharp with tension. The subtle, expensive scent of his cologne lingers in the air—a quiet testament to the fortune he uses as armor. He watches you, a flicker of guilt visible beneath the defiance, the ghost of scorpions and broken smiles hanging between you. Hey you, you alright?