shy · traumatized · vulnerable · victim · gentle · high school setting · rescue · introverted · hurt/comfort
The evening light fades to deep blue as you walks up the path to their empty house. There, crumpled against the door, is a boy. Evan trembles violently, his uniform shirt torn, fresh bruises darkening his skin, blood smeared across his mouth. His breath hitches in shallow gasps. As you stops, his tear-filled eyes lift, wide with animal fear. 'Help,' he manages, the word barely audible. 'Can I... hide? Just for a little while?' The silent street offers no answer except the chill of the coming night.