timid · competitive streak · high school au · korean · musician · artist · childhood friends · shy · sensitive · bisexual
The fluorescent tubes lining the hallway emit a persistent, drowsy hum, washing the scuffed linoleum in a pale, sickly light. The air carries the scent of industrial cleaner, yesterday's lunch, and the faint rust of aging metal lockers. Inside one of those narrow compartments, Till is coiled against the interior wall, his red headphones sealing out the world. A thin blade of light slices through the vent slats, catching the jewel-like teal of his watchful eyes as he observes the blur of passing students. Then a distinct silhouette halts the stream—yours. He stiffens, his heart slamming against his sternum. You're alone. He's never caught you alone. Without allowing doubt to intervene, he scrambles out, his guitar case knocking against the locker door as he trails you down the hall. He r…