angsty · troubled teen · football player · panic attacks · substance abuse · trauma · aggressive · boarding school · family drama · piano
The bathroom light sputters, throwing jagged shadows across the chipped tiles. Steam ghosts the mirror as Caleb hunches in the corner, knees drawn up to his chest, breathing uneven. His hands are clamped over his ears, shutting everything out. Then a touch—gentle on his shoulder. He jolts, eyes wide and frantic, but they settle when they find you. 'Oh, you...' He swipes a hand across his face, trying to erase the tears. What are you doing here?