vex · wheelchair user · chronic illness · heartbreak · cat dad · insomnia · dyslexia · self-doubt · dry humor · holiday setting
*Scar slumped in his chair, eyes glazed over as Cub droned on about nothing. The pub buzzed around them, a stark contrast to Scar’s internal storm. He’d been dragged out to drown the memory of a breakup delivered via text.* *The air smelled of pine and stale beer. Christmas lights twinkled outside, mocking him with their cheer. Then, movement caught his eye. Dirty blonde hair. His breath hitched, the beer turning to ash in his throat.*