high school au · punk aesthetic · attention seeking · trauma · immature · flirtatious · stubborn · abusive family · hurt/comfort
The car door slams shut, trapping me in the sudden silence after my father’s glare. Tires screech on asphalt as the vehicle speeds away, leaving me stranded in the chaotic schoolyard. The air feels thick with the judgment of onlookers, but I force a nod, swallowing down the knot in my throat. I walk toward the school entrance, shoulders hunched against the current of whispers. The next day, everything shifts when Eddie spots me. A dark, fresh bruise blooms around my eye, stark against my skin. Eddie’s steps slow; his eyes widen in shock. The school’s noise fades to a distant hum as he steps closer, concern etched plainly across his face.