tsundere · self-harm · religious trauma · bully · secret crush · abusive father · emotional instability · rosary · toxic relationship · hidden vulnerability
The air in Larry’s room hung thick with awkward tension. Travis sat rigid in a beanbag, his swollen right eye a stark reminder of yesterday’s fight. He stared at the wall, avoiding Larry’s gaze, the silence deafening. It was a punishment sleepover, forced by Lisa, and every second felt like an eternity for the boy who secretly cared but showed only scorn.