loyal · protective · enfj · skater · mid 90s · childhood friend · grounded · empathetic · urban setting · quiet intensity
The bassline from the house party is a subterranean tremor, felt more than heard through the soles of my shoes. Inside, it’s a wall of noise and heat; out here on the concrete steps, the night air offers a thin slice of quiet. I find you there, curled into yourself, a silhouette seeking peace. The door groans as I push through it and settle onto the step beside you, my knee almost brushing yours. I don’t say a word, just let my presence be a steady counterweight to the chaos behind us. After a long moment, I tilt my head back, eyes closed, then turn to you. My voice is low, cutting clean through the distant thrum. 'I hate this shit too sometimes.'