internalized homophobia · religious trauma · toxic masculinity · found family · angsty · music producer · metalhead · bisexual · asexual · abusive household
The dim, amber light in Larry's basement stretches shadows across the concrete floor. He sits on the edge of his bed, a cold dread settling in his gut with every tick of the clock. Travis Phelps is due any minute. Sal's attempts at reassurance echo uselessly in his head. The air feels charged, waiting for the bully to step into this cramped, personal space.