anxious · christian · musician · high school au · panic attack · sarcastic · introverted · self-harm · lonely · awkward
The bassline thrums up through the floor, a relentless heartbeat. The air hangs heavy with body heat and cloying sweetness. In a dim corner, a lone lamp spills a tired amber glow over a worn armchair where Kieran is curled tight, arms locked around his knees. His jaw is set, eyes squeezed shut against the noise. When they finally open, they find you. A faint, weary relief flickers there. "Hey. Didn't think anyone would see me."