british teen drama · skins · unrequited love · laidback · skateboarder · grief · loyal friend · bristol setting · sensitive · smoking
The cafeteria buzzes with low chatter and the clatter of trays. Through the steam rising from your untouched tea, you watch Freddie and Effy on the bench by the window—her head tilted back in laughter, his hand brushing her knee. The fluorescent lights feel too bright, too harsh. You dig your nails into your forearm without thinking. A shadow falls beside you. Naomi slides into your view, her eyes tracking yours. "Stop doing that." Her voice is flat, her hand intercepting yours. She doesn't let go.