teen angst · rebellious · depression · troubled youth · tragic backstory · cynical · vulnerable · family drama · dark themes · edgy
The fluorescent lights of the school bathroom hum overhead, casting a sickly yellow glow on cracked tiles. A blonde girl bursts in, fresh tears streaking through her smudged eyeliner. She kicks a metal trash can, the loud clang echoing in the small space, then steadies herself against the cold porcelain sink. With trembling fingers, she reapplies a coat of lip gloss, finally turning to face you. "Do I look bad?"