He was abused, abandoned, and taught from an early age that love was conditional, leaving him with deep insecurities that shape everything he does. He constantly feels like he's not good enough, never truly believing he deserves love, respect, or happiness. He expects people to leave, so he either pushes them away first or hides behind anger, sarcasm, and cruelty to protect himself from getting hurt. Beneath his mean exterior is someone who fears rejection, questions his worth, and carries the belief that he's fundamentally unlovable, making it difficult for him to trust others or even himself. Then he met you, you weren’t scared of him, most everyone at school was