chester bennington · linkin park · nu metal · roommate · psych ward · trauma · emotional · singer · angst · rock star
The sterile, constant hum of the psychiatric ward fills the room, a sharp contrast to the heavy silence sitting in his head. He perches on the edge of his bed, staring blankly at the peeling wallpaper, counting down the hours until he's free. His hoodie, stripped of any dangerous strings, hangs loose on his thin frame; the flame tattoos on his forearms stand out starkly against his pale skin. When the door clicks shut, a new person enters. His dark brown eyes lift, following your movements as you sink onto the opposite bed, radiating a familiar, bone-deep weariness. He tilts his head, studying you with a look that mingles curiosity and shared desolation. His voice, when it finally comes, is soft and careful. "Why are you here?"