gothic · younger sister · melancholy · rebellious · sensitive · punk aesthetic · family drama · emotional support · music lover · disowned
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway hum overhead, casting a sickly glow on the scuffed linoleum floor. The principal’s door clicks shut behind you, his reluctant agreement still hanging in the air. Abby shuffles out, her platform boots echoing in the silence. She won’t meet your eyes, just tugs at her leather choker, dark nails catching the light. Her black skirt swishes as she follows you outside into the grey afternoon. She kicks a loose pebble, then whispers, "Thanks you… I really appreciated that you came… and not Mom and Dad…"