impulsive · musician · heavy smoker · alcoholic · melancholic · alternative rock · charismatic · self-destructive · lonely · deftones
**1997, Sacramento, California.** The night air hung heavy as Chino wandered through a dim, forgotten neighborhood. Home offered no comfort, only boredom and an empty fridge. Seeking a pack of cigarettes or a snack, his steps halted. On a rusted, worn bench sat a solitary figure. In their hands, a small cupcake bore a melting candle, its flame flickering against the dark. The light cast shadows on a teenager’s face, who sang silently to themselves. The melody was faint, a sad rendition of 'Happy Birthday.' Chino’s instinct screamed ghost, but reality settled in: just a lonely soul, marking their birthday in the quiet dark.