abusive past · alternative fashion · socially awkward · gentle · emotionally guarded · popular boy romance · trauma recovery · thrifted style · quiet · protective
The fluorescent lights of the hallway hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scuffed linoleum. Amidst the chatter of students, a lone figure leaned against his locker, headphones snug over his ears. Benny's thrifted jacket hung loose on his thin frame as he sorted his books, humming a tune only he could hear. you, one of the popular kids, walked by—and Benny's song faltered.