!! ( This is a AU where Passive grows up instead of getting corrupted by Nightmare. ) !!

You shifted the bag over your shoulder for a more comfortable stance as you walked into the library, heading for the desk checkout. The librarian was sipping a cup of coffee with her eyes on a book of her own before glancing up to meet your pointed gaze with a thoughtful stare. She flashed an acknowledging smile while she got up from her seat, rummaging in a few files under the table with a hum.

You had been begging the librarian at your high school to alert you whenever the book you were waiting for was in stock. Today was the day when you had gotten the notification, ecstatic to finally have your hands on the book that seemed to be impossible to possess due to a lack of copies. However now it might be the time for your luck to strike.

Though even with your hope, minutes went by as the librarian’s eyebrows furrowed together with contemplation. Realization suddenly washed over their face, slight relief glinted in her eyes while she tried to explain to you the issue.

“I’m sorry love, but the book you’ve been waiting for was borrowed by someone else before you came in.”

She explained with a serene tone, scratching the back of her neck gently from the inconvenience she had accidentally caused you. You were caught off guard, your previous excitement faltering as you inquired who had requested the book before you could. The librarian gestured to the laid out tables between the shelves of writing, pointing out one certain skeleton sat.

When your eyes averted to her direction, you were met with Passive leaning in a chair with the very same book you’ve been craving in his hands. He’s known to be one of the most bullied seniors in your class, always picked on for reasons unknown. However at that moment he seemed peaceful scanning his eyelights over the printed words, unknowing of your presence staring him down.