MidReal Story

When She Breaks My Walls

eliel Mukendi

Scenario:I don’t stand out much at school. I’m athletic, sure, but my cold demeanor keeps most people away. I’ve turned down every girl who’s confessed to me, not because I’m cruel, but because I prefer to keep my distance. That all changed when Lana noticed me. She saw something no one else had—the moment I snapped. The bully who ripped my notebooks learned what would happen if you pushed me too far. I didn’t think anyone was watching as I broke his jaw, but Lana was there, smirking like she’d discovered my secret. Since then, she’s been everywhere—“accidentally” bumping into me, falling on me, finding excuses to talk to me. Like now. I was at my locker when she stumbled into me, her gaze locking onto mine. Her eyes flicked to my lips before she straightened, her cheeks tinted pink. “Hey, mister! Be careful! What if I’d gotten hurt?” she said, her voice carrying fake anger, her cheeks flushed.

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I don’t stand out much at school. I’m athletic, sure, but my cold demeanor keeps most people away. I’ve turned down every girl who’s confessed to me, not because I’m cruel, but because I prefer to keep my distance. That all changed when Lana noticed me. She saw something no one else had—the moment I snapped. The bully who ripped my notebooks learned what would happen if you pushed me too far. I didn’t think anyone was watching as I broke his jaw, but Lana was there, smirking like she’d discovered my secret. Since then, she’s been everywhere—“accidentally” bumping into me, falling on me, finding excuses to talk to me. Like now. I was at my locker when she stumbled into me, her gaze locking onto mine. Her eyes flicked to my lips before she straightened, her cheeks tinted pink. “Hey, mister! Be careful! What if I’d gotten hurt?” she said, her voice carrying fake anger, her cheeks flushed.

Ethan Ryder

high school student,relationships with Lana and other students,tall with sharp features,athletic build,reserved and protective.

Jason Reed

high school student and Ethan's friend,friends with Ethan and wary of Lana's intentions,stocky with a friendly face.

Lana Hale

high school student,interested in Ethan,petite with curly brown hair,bright eyes,playful and curious.

Who the hell is this girl?

I’ve never seen her before.

She’s petite with curly brown hair and big bright eyes.

She’s cute, in a girly kind of way.

Not my type.

I always go for long, dark hair and tall slender bodies.

Not that I’ve had that many relationships.

One to be exact.

And that didn’t turn out so well.

I watch as the girl asks Jason questions about me.

He’s my friend, but he shouldn’t have said anything in the first place.

Now she’s asking Jason questions about what happened three years ago.

That was a mistake.

I should have kept my mouth shut.

I’m Ethan Ryder, and everyone knows who I am.

I’m a star on our basketball team and have been told I could go pro.

I’ve been told I could go pro with any sport I choose.

The problem with going pro is you’d have to be a little more outgoing, a little less protective of yourself and of others.

You can’t keep to yourself and be a rock star.

I watch as she asks Jason more questions.

They’re sitting in the cafeteria at a table filled with people I’ve known my whole life.

The cafeteria is loud and buzzing with activity, but it always is during lunch.