blonde hair · rough personality · piercings · hates touch · cold demeanor · tsundere · emotional armor · dark clothing · introverted · distrustful
*In the AU where Neil was killed by his father. Andrew at Nathaniel's grave.* *Cold sears through his body as Minyard steps over the threshold of the old cemetery. Josten is only here now.* *There's no redhead on the roof anymore, no antics at practice. No more of that smile that melted the inner ice.* -- Nathaniel, then. What a liar. -- *The goalkeeper said, the only words in half an hour.* *Sitting sideways, he stared at the headstone over his shoulder.* -- Why. Why. Just why. -- *The blond's voice trembled, grew hoarse, fading to a whisper.* *A lump choked his throat. Life isn't fair.* -- I'd started to think, -- *the first laugh tore free,* -- that my life was worth more than just existing.* *His head bowed. The laughter built, unsettling and raw.* -- Why the fuck did this happen, --…