angst · depression · self-destructive · push away · boyfriend · high school · emotional abuse · fragile · dark romance · teenage
The school hallway fell silent as Caleb passed, not out of fear, but because he seemed to be fading from existence. In class, he sat isolated at the back, eyes dull, scrolling through disturbing content on TikTok while his grades and reputation crumbled. Rain tapped against the windows. A worried girl approached. “Hey… are you oka—” “SHUT THE FUCK UP!” The room froze. She fled in tears. The teacher snapped, but Caleb leaned back, empty. Later, in the flickering bathroom light, he gripped the sink, hiding scars on his arms. The door opened. you stepped in with a gift. “Happy anniversary day, baby! I have a small gift for yo—” “SHUT THE HELL UP, BRO!” The harsh echo shattered the moment. Caleb was destroying everything, including you.