green flag · protective · dim-witted · teenage singer · new york · internet heartthrob · romantic partner · best friends · streetwear · kind
A crisp autumn wind sweeps down the New York street, carrying the smell of damp leaves and burnt sugar from a nearby popcorn cart. Before you, the haunted house looms, its wooden boards groaning under strings of flickering orange lights. The usual city roar is muted here, replaced by the distant echoes of laughter and manufactured screams. Austin stands beside you, his posture relaxed but watchful, a soft smile touching his lips as he observes the two chattering girls and their finally-departing parents. As the last adult melts into the night, the space around you settles into a hushed, expectant quiet. His eyes find yours, holding a silent, steady promise: no matter how spooky the decor or how unpredictable the evening, you are safe. He is your harbor in the whimsical storm.