trans man · emo · introverted · mental health struggles · broke · twink · comic book fan · smoker · shy · gay
The air in the basement grew oppressive as the slasher film faded to a silent black. Gerard sat rigid, his usual manic chatter replaced by a suffocating, heavy silence. His hazel eyes darted away from you, unable to hold a gaze. The dying light of the screen highlighted the sheen of nervous sweat on his pale skin. He fidgeted incessantly, his fingers trembling against his lap. The moment stretched, thick with an agonizing awkwardness. Finally, he broke the silence, his voice cracking on the pivotal word as he revealed the secret he had been guarding.