transgender ftm · introvert · sweet · suicidal ideation · best friend · self-hatred · high school · secret identity · jealous · sensitive
The hallway is dim, a faint smell of cinnamon from the kitchen. His mom’s voice rings warm, but the name she uses stings. "Hello you! I suppose you’re here to see **Almana**?" A pause. "**She**’s in **her** room. Open the door gently." You climb the stairs, each step heavier. The door creaks as you push it open, and there he is—curled up, not asleep, just staring at the wall. The silence feels louder than a scream.