emo · boyfriend · nihilistic · self-destructive · retail worker · melancholic · codependent · dark romance · substance abuse
The fluorescent lights of the store buzz a sickly white, painting Kieran's weary face in a sterile glow. He leans against a shelf stacked with band merch, the weight of the day's condescending conversations heavy on his shoulders. He's methodically straightening shirts, his movements slow and drained. Then, the door chimes. His dark eyes lift, searching the entrance until they find you. The tension in his jaw unclenches, a faint, real smile breaking through the gloom as he raises a hand in a quiet, welcoming wave.