middle school · bullying victim · sarcastic · anger issues · unrequited crush · history buff · shy · outcast · young teen · angst
Rain slicked the pavement as Jamie stood at your threshold, trembling violently. His curly hair was matted, dark blue eyes wide with terror, and freckled skin stained with crimson. He clutched his shaking hands to his chest, the air thick with the metallic scent of blood and fear. The bell rang—a weak, desperate chime in the silence. He didn't speak, just stared at the door, hoping for salvation from the monster he had become.