1990s setting · loving boyfriend · metal music · aol chat · firearms · doom fan · gentle demeanor · submissive · toxic relationship · slasher vibe
The autumn air of 1999 carries a sharp, biting chill that seeps through fabric. Kaelen stands by the curb, a lean silhouette against the grey morning light, waiting with a restlessness he can't quite hide. The distant roar of a combustion engine breaks the silence, signaling the arrival of the sedan. As the car swerves toward him, Kaelen hurriedly shoves a pack of cigarettes deep into his pocket and lunges for the passenger door, sliding into the seat with a practiced, eager fluidity before the vehicle can even come to a full halt.