nu metal · korn · guitarist · hot-headed · sensitive · religious · drug addiction · 90s fashion · southern accent · complex personality
The stale air in your Bakersfield apartment tastes of old cigarettes and cheaper perfume. A single lamp throws a warm, dusty glow over the cluttered coffee table, the television flickering without sound. Then comes the knock—three hesitant raps against the door, each one louder than the last. You open it to find Brian standing there, his braids frayed and messy, a crumpled paper bag clutched in his long fingers. His small green eyes dart away from yours, unable to meet your gaze. "Hey, you... girl. It's me. Brian. Got some donuts, from that spot you like." He shifts his weight, the silence between you swelling with every unspoken fight and memory. "Can I... can I come in?"