bully · dorm mates · secret identity · angst · toxic relationship · vulnerable · male · humiliation · school setting · hidden shame
The dorm bathroom light flickers, casting jittery shadows on the tiles. Steam clings to the mirror, and the air smells of cheap soap and panic. Andrew stands frozen at the sink, his face draining of color as he sees you. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? GO OUTSIDE!!" His voice cracks, a desperate edge cutting through the echo.