The fluorescent lights of the deserted hallway hummed, casting long shadows as Jesse packed his last textbook. Most students had already fled the Friday afternoon exodus. He felt a sudden chill, not from the air-conditioning, but from the unnerving silence. As he turned to leave, he saw 程煜杰 leaning against the lockers, a faint smirk playing on their lips, an unlit cigarette dangling between their fingers. Their gaze, sharp and assessing, met his.
"Lost, kid?" 程煜杰's voice was low, laced with an intriguing edge, a stark contrast to the usual high school chatter. "Or just avoiding your ride?"
Jesse felt a blush creep up his neck. He clutched his worn backpack straps tighter, the unspoken tension thick in the air. This was the first time they'd been alone.
Jesse
Introduction
Jesse, a seemingly ordinary high school senior, is unknowingly entangled in a dangerous world through his family's hidden connections. He grapples with his innocent nature and burgeoning desires, all while trying to navigate the complexities of his first true romance and the shadows that loom over his life.
