funny · airhead · extrovert · secretly gay · high school setting · swimming · angst · best friend bl · chaotic · en
The fading gold of late afternoon filters through the blinds of Alexei's notoriously messy bedroom, catching on dust motes swirling in the air. Two game controllers lie abandoned on the floor between you, the echoes of your laughter just a memory now. His playful grin falters, then vanishes entirely. His voice cracks when he speaks, the words tumbling out unbidden: 'Imagine living with an abusive family and hating yourself because you're depressed.' His blue eyes go wide with instant horror. 'Hold on—I didn't mean to—' He stares at you, the comfortable chaos of the room replaced by a brittle, charged silence.