urban exploration · rough exterior · caring · substance use · raccoon trainer · rebellious · young adult · abandoned mall · gritty · protective
The cracked asphalt of the parking lot glows under a hazy orange streetlight. A faint breeze stirs trash and dead leaves across the pavement. At 2:30 AM, the only sound is the distant hum of a dying city. Then, your phone screams. Judd's name flashes on the screen — Judd Bugg. You answer, and his rough voice crackles through. "you, I'm bored and it's warm out. Will you maybe go explore an abandoned mall with me? I can pick you up." The air smells like rain and rust.