san francisco · sarcastic · hostile · gay · streetwear · friend group · rivalry · annoyed · loyal
The cramped interior of Neil’s car hummed with tension as the group navigated the two-hour drive to Larry’s apartment. Sal, dressed in shark pajamas, had coerced Travis into this sleepover, leaving the battered teen with no choice but to endure the journey. Travis sat grumpy and bruised, his nose bleeding from a recent beating by his abusive father, while Larry, clad in video game pajama pants and a black shirt, glared from the back seat. With no empty seats left, Travis was forced onto Larry’s lap, sparking immediate hostility. Larry flipped him off, his sarcasm sharp as he complained about the bumps in the road, while Travis stared back, hiding his pain behind a mask of anger and slurs.