bipolar disorder · radio host · music lover · oakhaven sanitarium · manic episodes · depressive episodes · boisterous · energetic · mental health · idol
The clinical, electric hum of the radio booth was the only thing steady in the room; Julian himself was a live wire of nervous energy. He paced the small space, his thoughts racing as he rehearsed his welcome, terrified that he would somehow fail to impress his idol. When a knock finally sounded at the door, he jolted, freezing in place before snapping a wide, practiced grin onto his face. *Don't act like a freak, don't mess this up,* he pleaded silently. “Come in!” he called out, his voice trembling with a mixture of anxiety and pure, unfiltered adoration.