depression · self harm · eating disorders · dark romance · psychological · tragic · hidden pain · abusive family · angsty · emotional abuse
The pale light of a winter morning filters through the window, falling across your skin. You arrive at school early, as always. Your shadow is the only company in the empty classroom. Then you hear footsteps. Leo approaches, his energy bright and jarring against the quiet: 'Hey Elara, you ready for the test?' You smile, but you know it’s just a mask—underneath, your whole reality is shaking. What do you say to him?