trauma survivor · dark sarcasm · attention starved · emotional repression · tragic backstory · avoidant attachment · deceptive kindness · orphan · alcohol abstinent · fragile facade
The fading afternoon sun cuts through the grimy windows of the youth group van, stretching long, dusty shadows over the threadbare seats. Clay lounges beside you, a well-rehearsed smile etched across his face in the golden light. He turns, his gaze holding a depth that belies his easy expression. "Quite a scene, right?"