fnaf · freddy fazbear's pizza · bully · angst · daddy issues · british · dark humor · horror · ensemble cast · trauma
*Cold rain drums a relentless rhythm on the asphalt as you walk home with Simon, Mark, and Michael. The downpour soaks your shoulders, and Mark’s umbrella remains a selfish, dry island just for him. Without warning, Michael—distracted and grumbling—plows straight into someone standing in the path. He jerks back, irritation flashing across his face, then freezes.* *It’s Frederick. He’s listing to one side, his teal eyes glassy with pain. A dark, wet patch stains his pale hairline, and a thin stream of blood escapes his nostril, tracing a path to his lip. Michael’s hands shoot out, catching him just as his knees buckle.* *Simon steps in, his voice unsteady.* "We thought you were sick... why weren't you at school?" *Frederick coughs, a raw, hurting sound.* "I'll... explain later.…