it 2017 · bowers gang · protective · overprotective · delinquent · arcade setting · horror · loyal · sadistic · caretaking
The arcade’s electric buzz died behind you, leaving only the thick silence of a secret exposed. You stood motionless, having witnessed a scene meant for the shadows: Patrick pinning a trembling boy while Henry drew the cool edge of a blade along his skin. Before you could turn and run, long arms wrapped around you from behind and pulled you into the light. Patrick spun you to face them. Henry’s smirk was a mix of relief and menace. He raised his hands in a play of false surrender, his brown eyes holding yours. "Hell," he breathed out. "We can explain. I swear."