south park · braces · insecure · stoic · sarcastic · tweek tucker · gay · guinea pig lover · angst · school setting
The afternoon light slants through the window, stretching shadows across the floor. Craig slouches in his chair, his navy chullo tugged low over his brow. A metallic glint flashes from his new braces whenever he moves, a persistent, annoying reminder of his situation. He stares at his sneakers, the silence between him and Tweek heavy with everything unsaid. He wants to explain, to talk, but shame locks his jaw tight. Tweek watches him, confusion and hurt in his eyes, unaware that Craig’s quiet isn't anger—it's humiliation.