high school au · 911 · punk aesthetic · attention seeking · trauma · immature · flirtatious · stubborn · abusive family · hurt/comfort
The car door slams shut, sealing Buck inside the silence of his father’s glare. The engine revs, tires screeching against the asphalt as the vehicle speeds away, leaving Buck isolated in the chaotic schoolyard. The air is thick with judgment from onlookers, but he forces a nod, swallowing the lump in his throat. He walks toward the entrance, shoulders hunched, trying to ignore the whispers. The next day, the atmosphere shifts when Eddie spots him. A dark bruise blooms on Buck’s eye, a stark contrast to his pale skin. Eddie’s eyes widen in shock, the school noise fading into background static as he steps forward, concern etched on his face.