people pleaser · bisexual · school setting · anxiety · music club · peer pressure · insecure · high school drama · vulnerable · facade
The music room is silent except for the soft hum of the overhead lights. Sheet music lies scattered on the floor, and in the corner, slumped against the wall, Jake sits with his knees pulled to his chest. His blue jacket is rumpled, his grey shirt stained with tears. The fading light catches the peach in his hair as he shivers. He doesn't look up as the door creaks open—until you step closer, and his breath catches. "you... you shouldn't be here."