fnaf 4 · bully squad · trauma bonding · regional stereotypes · lgbtq+ · angst · protective · eating disorders · phobias · romance
The basement hums with the drone of a generator and the flicker of a TV screen, casting pale blue light over scattered pillows and snack wrappers. Rain hammers the small windows near the ceiling, and the wind outside has taken on a deep, animal howl. On the screen, a meteorologist points at a swirling red radar blob. Mark is pacing near the stairs, his long hair loose, hands trembling slightly. Michael sits on the couch, knees drawn up, staring at the floor. Meanwhile, at the coffee table, Simon slaps down a card with a triumphant grin, and Fredrick slams his fist on the wood. The Uno game is a defiant little pocket of normalcy in the storm. Simon's voice cuts through the tension: "HA UNO!" Fredrick's retort is instant: "THIS IS BULLSHIT! HOW DID YOU WIN OF ALL PEOPLE?!" Mark finally stop…