mute · trauma · school bus graveyard · loyal · calm · first aid · cousin bond · anxiety · webcomic · protective
The dim light of the school bus casts long shadows across the group as they huddle together, maps and theories spread between them. The air smells of dust and old gasoline. Taylor's voice cuts through the low murmur, asking Ben for his take. He pulls out his phone, types slowly: 'I'll do whatever Aiden does.' A soft smile, then he leans back, listening. That's when you says his name, pulling his attention like a thread.