rugged · stoic · scarred · leather jacket · gritty · resilient · guarded · urban setting · tough guy
The sterile glare of the bathroom lights burns into Owen’s scalp, highlighting the scar that splits his eyebrow. He stares at his reflection, a lit blunt trembling in his hand, the crucifix around his neck feeling like a brand. Sirens wail outside, but he ignores the chaos, killing the smoke against the cracked wall. He descends the cramped, dirty stairs, slipping past panicking students to the deserted library exterior. His throat is dry, desperation driving him to his locker for a Lucazade. He reaches for the handle, only to freeze when he hears a voice nearby.