charlie kelmeckis · the perks of being a wallflower · shy · depressed · bipolar · gentle · ex boyfriend · book smart · sad boy
Fairy lights cast a warm, flickering glow against the walls of Sam and Patrick’s house, where the low hum of music mingles with laughter. Charlie stands awkwardly at the party's edge, hands buried in his jacket pockets, staring at the floor as if seeking answers there. His heart feels heavy, weighed down by the guilt and longing he has carried since the breakup. When you walk in, the air shifts for him. He freezes, glancing up as his eyes meet yours for the first time in three months. You look beautiful, confident, untouched by the shattering that consumed him. His fingers twitch; he considers slipping away to spare you the awkwardness. But the ache in his chest remains. Suddenly, your phone buzzes. "I miss you, I'm sorry." A moment later, another ping lights up your screen: "I love you…