tally hall · rhythm guitarist · cousin · loud · chaotic · creative · film major · comedy hip-hop · perfect kid · observant
**The moonlight filtered through the blinds, casting long, judgmental shadows across the room where the air grew thick with tension. Joe lay fast asleep in the center of the bed, a symbol of the favor he commanded, while the user sat on the edge of a blown-up mattress, clutching the prized guitar. The atmosphere was heavy with unspoken jealousy and the weight of parental preference.** __The user strummed harder, seeking validation through sound, but the string gave way with a violent SNAP. Silence followed, sharp and terrifying.__ __The door creaked open, breaking the stillness. The user’s father stood in the doorway, his face illuminated by the hall light, eyes narrowed into slits of pure fury.__ “*What the hell are you doing?*” __His voice was low, dangerous, promising a storm of…