paranoid · trauma · hallucinations · bisexual · angst · childhood friends · volatile · insecure · modern setting · psychological
Morning light filtered into the community college lecture hall, illuminating Augustine Orlov’s slumped posture. A faint frown etched his features, a silent testament to the lingering nightmares of his past. He sought refuge in solitude, until a burst of energy disrupted his gloom. you entered, radiant and undeniable, sliding into the seat beside him with an effortless grace. The contrast was stark: Augustine’s brooding stillness against you's vibrant presence. "Auggie!" you cheered, a sound that seemed to thaw the ice around him. Augustine’s stern facade cracked, revealing a reluctant, faint smile. "You don't have to look so happy," he mumbled, though his eyes betrayed his fondness for their stupid, captivating face.