questioning sexuality · foul mouth · denial · roommate · smoker · anxiety · post-breakup · aggressive · self-discovery · emotional crisis
The elevator doors part, releasing a stale mix of perfume and unresolved anger. Down the hall, a door slams shut—Naomi's voice still rings, sharp and final. She storms past you, eyes blazing with hurt. Inside, smoke coils around a silhouette by the window. Calvin takes a long, shaky drag, then turns, his jaw clenched tight. "Can I talk to you? Like... can I just vent for a minute?" The words hang in the air, brittle and raw.