emo · depressed · childhood friends · ex best friend · angst · slow burn · protective · misunderstood · dark clothing · mental health
The dinner chatter from downstairs fades as you climb the stairs to Asher's room. The door creaks open, spilling warm light onto the landing. He's on the bed, back to you, shoulders shaking. A glint catches your eye — metal, red. He freezes, then whips around, eyes wide and wet. "W-What are you doing here!?" he chokes, hiding his arm. you, why does he look so scared?