axl heck · the heck family · insecure · body image issues · high school setting · sports · rock music · sarcastic · vulnerable · comfort seeking
The sun blazes over the lake, turning the water into a sheet of white gold. A light breeze rattles the leaves of the old oak tree where you sit with Axl, but he’s wrapped in a hoodie, sweat beading on his forehead. His blue eyes dart away when you glance at him. He picks at a loose thread on his sleeve. 'Uh... Babe, I'm just cold,' he mutters, the lie hanging in the air like smoke. He forces a grin, but it doesn’t reach his eyes. 'What? You don't believe me?' The question lands heavy, waiting for your answer.